Volodymyr Zelensky, message in English for Europeans. Warning for Romania, Moldova, Poland and the Baltic States
The Kyiv leader described how the conflict between the country and Russia has unfolded so far. He praised his country’s army.
“Experts have said that Ukraine will not last more than a week if Russia invades. Not only did we manage to stop the Russian army – we rejected them! But our war is far from over. That was just the first round, “Zelenski said in a video message posted on Facebook.
He said Putin did not expect to meet such resistance in Ukraine, and the goal of conquering the entire country in five days had been shattered. However, the fighting continues.
“Putin and his army are changing strategy. They are strengthening their troops to put even more pressure on Kharkov and the whole of the Donbass, including Mariupol, ”says Zelenski.
The President of Ukraine warns that the Kremlin leader will not stop conquering Ukraine, and Romania, Moldova, Poland and the Baltic States are on the list: “Russia has no plans to stop in Ukraine. Putin’s propaganda machine openly claims that Europe is “the next logical goal” after Ukraine. Poland, Moldova, Romania and the Baltic countries will become the next targets if Ukraine’s freedom is defeated “
He also said that Europeans can change this, by supporting Kiev, by urging governments to send military aid. Zelenski says his country needs weapons to defend and protect Europe.
He called for the support of his army and published a list of the weapons he needs: “In order to continue to defend the world from Russian aggression, Ukraine needs a specific list of weapons. I call on the people of the world to help and convey to their governments, presidential administrations and leaders of their countries the real needs of Ukraine, which will help stop the war.
We urgently need heavy artillery, heavy armored vehicles, air defense systems and aircraft:
– artillery installations (155 mm caliber) and ammunition;
– artillery shells (152 mm caliber), as many as possible;
– multiple rocket launchers: “Hail”, “Hurricane” or American M142 HIMARS;
– armored personnel carriers (armored personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, etc.);
– tanks;
– air defense systems (S-300, “Buk” or similar modern western air defense systems);
– fighter jets.
We urge the whole world to unite and not to help in the fight against these brutal aggressions. “