The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskystated that the Russian invading army prepares a final offensive to take Kiev, the capital, during the early hours of this Saturday.
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“We cannot lose the capital. I address our defenders, men and women on all fronts: Tonight, the enemy is going to use all his might to break through our defenses in the most vile, harsh, and inhuman way. Tonight, they are going to try an attack,” Zelensky said in a video posted on the presidential website.
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Our main objective is to end this massacre. The losses of the enemy have been very important
“Today has been a difficult day but with courage. We have fought for our State on all fronts, in the south, east, north and in many cities of our beautiful country,” he added.
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The Ukrainian leader reported that he had spoken during the day with several Western leaders, including Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz.
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“I have explained to them the response that Ukrainians are still expecting in the face of this aggression. I have accepted more help and support. A significant help for our State, “he summed up. “Our main objective is to end this massacre. The enemy’s losses have been very important,” he assured.
AFP
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