If Russia had agreed to a ceasefire, Ukraine likely would not have conducted the operation "Web" aimed at destroying Russian strategic aviation aircraft.

Source: statement by President Volodymyr Zelensky at a briefing.

Direct quote from Zelensky: "A ceasefire could have occurred prior to our operation; however, would it have been executed then? No".

Details: Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will not leave aggressive actions unanswered.

Direct quote from Zelensky: "This does not mean that while we seek a ceasefire, we do nothing. This is our approach... We must adhere to the rules. I believe that if the rules of the ceasefire apply to all, then they should apply to all. If they are violated, we may also respond accordingly".

During the briefing, Zelensky mentioned that he awarded employees of the Security Service of Ukraine for their successful execution of operation "Web" on Russian territory. He noted that the operation resulted in the destruction of 41 aircraft, half of which cannot be restored.