As Russia continues his attacks against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said they are looking for the complete restoration of territory, including Crimea. Speaking at the CEO council of the Wall Street Journal, Zelensky mentioned three main objectives: to stop Russia’s progress, claim territory and restore the entire territory of Ukraine through diplomacy, the Ukrainian media reported: the kyiv Independent .
Mentioning that Ukraine “will not retire,” Zelensky said the victory will be his. In addition, he accused Russia of non -compliance with agreements to stop the fight enough to allow vulnerable civilians to move to a safe place, even the operation not coordinated in the Steel Works in Mariupol. “They are still fighting. They are still bombing and firing. So we need a high fire. We need a break,” Zelensky said at the WSJ event through videoconferences.
Russia shows no signs of withdrawing from war even after almost 10 weeks. Thousands of people have been killed, without a precise number so far. Several cities, buildings and properties have been destroyed. As reported, more than 5 million Ukrainians have been forced to leave the country. Mariupol de Ukrania: a 400,000 city before Russia launched its invasion on February 24, it has been one of the worst affected areas in the country devastated by war.
The Russian forces renewed their attacks against the Azovstal steel plant, the last resistance pocket, in the Mariupol of Ukraine, said Ukrainian defenders. Russia began assaulting the steel factory, as well as dozens of civilians were evacuated from the bombed plant and reached relative security.The Humanitarian UN coordinator for Ukraine Osnat Lubrani said that “thanks to the evacuation effort during the weekend, 101 people, including women, older people and 17 children, the youngest of 6 months, could leave the bunkers Under the Azovstal steels, “AP reported.