Enemy amassing forces in east, south, but “we believe in our victory” - President
The Ukrainian leader said this at a joint briefing with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"In parallel lines, in the east and also in the south, (Russian - ed.) forces are amassing. A large number of forces, equipment, armed men, who intend to occupy another part of our territories. It will be a difficult battle. We believe in our struggle, we believe in our victory, so we are ready to fight and at the same time look for certain ways in diplomacy that can stop this war," Zelensky said.
The president noted that he had talked about this today with the Federal Chancellor of Austria, and noted that Ukraine, despite everything, had not abandoned the idea of negotiations.
"Ukraine has always said that it is ready for negotiations and will look for any way to end the war. At the same time, unfortunately, we see preparations for an important – some say decisive – battle in the east of our country... It is difficult for me to say anything about it. I don’t want to take responsibility for any forecasts. I can take responsibility for defending our state and for our struggle," the president said.
As reported earlier, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the launch of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been massively shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities and residential areas of Ukrainian cities and villages, using artillery, rockets, ballistic missiles, and bombs.
Photo: Ukrainian President’s Office
