Following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that weapons will be provided for everyone in the country to protect its sovereignty.
“We are already providing weapons and we will provide them to protect our land to everyone who is able to defend our sovereignty,” Zelensky said at a briefing on Thursday.
“Everyone who has combat experience and can join the defense of Ukraine should immediately arrive at the appropriate service centers. The Ministry of Internal Affairs attracts veterans to the state protection,” he added.
The President called on the Ukrainian media to more actively inform the public about the success of the Armed Forces and the losses of the enemy.
“The enemy has suffered heavy losses. The losses of the enemy will be even greater. They came to our land. Ukraine is under attack from the north, east and south. Attacked from the air. Protection works. Today, the army and national solidarity are the mainstay of Ukrainian statehood,” the President said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that the provision of weapons to all citizens who want to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty has already begun.
“The future of our Ukrainian people depends on every citizen. Everyone who has combat experience and can join the defense of Ukraine must come to the appropriate centers. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will involve veterans in the defense of the state,” he said.
Zelenskyy also called on citizens to join the donation of blood for wounded defenders.
The Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated after Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast on February 24.
In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized what he called a special military operation in the east.
US President Joe Biden and several European leaders have warned that an invasion by Putin would be disastrous.
The conflict has soared tensions in Russia’s relations with the US and Europe.
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