Apr 23, 2022 8:52 p.m
The Pentagon boss will also be in Kyiv on Sunday
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin will visit Kyiv tomorrow with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy.
Apr 23, 2022 8:52 p.m
Zelenskyy: “Wrong that Guterres goes to Moscow first”
It is “wrong and illogical” that the UN Secretary-General visits Russia first and not Ukraine. This is what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in reference to the meeting between Antonio Guterres and Vladimir Putin planned in Moscow.
Apr 23, 2022 8:51 p.m
Zelenskyy: “I see Draghi, Italy on our side”
“Italy supports us both politically and with arms. In this war between Russia and Ukraine, Italy has clearly sided with us. I am grateful to the Italian Government, the Italian people and Prime Minister Mario Draghi, whom we are waiting for. Voldymyr Zelensky said this while answering a question from Ansa during the press conference.
Apr 23, 2022 8:17 p.m
Ukraine hopes for “Vatican mediation”
Ukraine is hoping for a “Vatican mediation” to secure a ceasefire and peace. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv. “We want a ceasefire and we are asking everyone for help, including the Holy See,” added Zelenskyy.
April 23, 2022 7:33 p.m
US Secretary of State Blinken will be in Kyiv tomorrow
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Kyiv tomorrow. This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
April 23, 2022 7:33 p.m
Zelenskyy: ‘End talks if Ukrainian soldiers are killed in Mariupol’
If the Ukrainian military, still in Mariupol, is killed, Kyiv will abandon negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference in Kyiv.
April 23, 2022 7:32 p.m
Zelenskyy: “If arms arrive, we will expel Russians from Donbass”
“We want the Kiev scenario to be repeated in Donbass. I remember that the tanks were at the gates of the capital. At that time, the Russians temporarily occupied Donbass. But if adequate weapons arrive, Donbass can return to our hands. We repel the attack of a powerful army”. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the press conference with the international media in Kyiv.
April 23, 2022 7:32 p.m
Zelenskyy: “I have no right to be afraid”
“I have no right to be afraid because our people have shown that they are not afraid of anything.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a news conference in Kyiv, answering a question about alleged Russian plans to assassinate him.
April 23, 2022 7:12 p.m
Zelenskyy at a press conference in the Kiev subway: “I want to see Putin”
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy he reiterated today that the “best solution” to reach a diplomatic solution and end the war would be a meeting between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We have to try to achieve this goal,” Zelenskyy said in a press conference, “but we don’t see that in Russia. You say one thing and then do the opposite.” And on the assassination plans he commented: “I have no right to be afraid because our people have shown that they are not afraid of anything.”
Apr 23, 2022 7:03 p.m
Turkey blocks airspace with Russia for flights over Syria
Turkey has informed Russia that it has closed its airspace to civilian and military flights carrying soldiers to Syria. This was announced by the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavuosglu as reported by Sabah.