Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a direct appeal to the Russian people for peace. In a video recording published online at midnight February 23-24, 2022, Zelensky said Ukraine wants peace. He warned that recent moves by Moscow could spark “a big war” in Europe in the coming days and that attempts to reach Russian leader Vladimir Putin have been met with silence. The appeal came amid rising tensions on the eastern Ukrainian front line after Moscow declared its recognition of the…