The President of Ukrainian, Volodymyr Zelensky has called for a humanitarian no-fly zone to stop Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns.
Zelensky made the call while addressing U.S. Congress on Wednesday via webinar from Ukraine amid the Russian attack on Ukraine on multiple fronts.
He pointed out that when he sees the war in Ukraine he remembers Sept. 11, adding that the war declared on Ukraine is a terror that Europe has not seen in 80 years.
Zelensky also appealed for aircraft and anti-aircraft weapons from the U.S., saying ‘right now the destiny of our country is being decided’.
‘US should sanction all Russian politicians and all companies must leave Russian markets flooded with our blood,’ he urged.
He stressed that for the US to be the leader of the world was also to be the leader of peace.
Africa Today News, New York gathered that while Zelensky was addressing the US congress he showed a graphic video of the current situation in Ukraine.
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Many Nigerians and other nationals have fled Ukraine into nearby countries since Russia launched a full-scale war on the country.
Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday stated that his military campaign in Ukraine was a success and that he would not allow the country to become a ‘springboard’ used to threaten Russia.
‘The operation is developing successfully and in strict accordance with plans,’ Putin said at a televised government meeting, adding Russia had no choice but to send in troops. ‘We will not allow Ukraine to serve as a springboard for aggressive actions against Russia.’
This comments were coming at a time when the President of the United States, Joe Biden announced an $800 million new security assistance to Ukraine to help its ongoing war efforts.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK