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Zelensky’s dramatic cry for help has been made, with Russian troops approaching the Ukrainian capital. It is reported that some Russian units have already reached the northern districts of the city.
“If you have combat experience in Europe and do not want to look at the indecision of politicians, you can go to our country and join us in the European defense fight, where it is very much needed at the moment,” Zelensky said in a video call.
On the second day of Russia’s attack, Zelensky also called on Europeans to “demand that their governments receive more financial, more military assistance.”
The 44-year-old Ukrainian leader, who changed his suit to army uniforms, said the West was in no hurry to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion.
“How will you defend yourself if you are so slow to help us in Ukraine?” he asked rhetorically.
“Public institutions in Europe are not in a hurry with really tough decisions,” the Ukrainian president added, urging Europe to “act immediately”.
“Europe has enough power to stop this aggression,” he said.
“Visa Waiver for Russian Citizens? Exclusion from [starptautiskās maksājumu sistēmas] SWIFT? Complete isolation of Russia? Withdrawal of ambassadors? Oil embargo? Airspace closure? Today, all this must be on the table, “Zelensky listed possible measures.
Western countries have imposed extensive sanctions on Russia, its oligarchs, banks and companies, but have not yet excluded Russia from SWIFT. At the same time, the European Union is promising new sanctions.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin The attack on Ukraine began early Thursday morning, but on Friday Russian forces were approaching Kiev from the north and east.
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