Ukrainian President Zelenskyj calls citizens to arms with a dramatic appeal -
theold - 24-02-2022
In a speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the country's citizens to take up arms.
"We give weapons to everyone who is able to protect us," he said in Kiev on Thursday. Veterans are also invited.
"Everyone who has combat experience and wants to protect Ukraine should come forward." The Ukrainians should donate blood for the wounded in the hospitals: "Please donate blood for our fighters," Zelenskyj said.
More than 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, according to an adviser to the Ukrainian Presidential Office. Several dozen were injured accordingly. There are also civilian casualties.
https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article237115511/Ukraine-Konflikt-Selenskyj-ruft-Buerger-mit-dramatischem-Appell-zu-den-Waffen.html
RE: Ukrainian President Zelenskyj calls citizens to arms with a dramatic appeal -
Tangsen - 24-02-2022
Maybe the Ukrainians take it with a pinch of salt, he is a comedian after all
RE: Ukrainian President Zelenskyj calls citizens to arms with a dramatic appeal -
webinarian - 24-02-2022
(24-02-2022, 06:54 PM)theold Wrote: In a speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the country's citizens to take up arms.
"We give weapons to everyone who is able to protect us," he said in Kiev on Thursday. Veterans are also invited.
"Everyone who has combat experience and wants to protect Ukraine should come forward." The Ukrainians should donate blood for the wounded in the hospitals: "Please donate blood for our fighters," Zelenskyj said.
More than 40 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed, according to an adviser to the Ukrainian Presidential Office. Several dozen were injured accordingly. There are also civilian casualties.
https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article237115511/Ukraine-Konflikt-Selenskyj-ruft-Buerger-mit-dramatischem-Appell-zu-den-Waffen.html
Zelensky called up people to defend the country. But the upper class including the very rich and MPs all ran out of the country.
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