Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a Twitter video, asking Ukrainians not to believe in 'fake info' about the Ukrainian army's surrender.
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Russian forces have grown increasingly frustrated by Ukrainian resistance, particularly near the capital of Kyiv, and the Russian advance remains about 18 miles from the city, a senior Defense Department official said Saturday.
Russia has, however, sent reconnaissance forces into Kyiv, the official said, declining to say how many of those troops have penetrated the city.
About 50% of Russia’s combat troops have entered Ukraine up from 30% on Friday, the official said, characterizing the number in the tens of thousands of combat and logistics troops. Russian troops are advancing along three major routes into Ukraine.
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My Heart goes out to Ukraine . God bless the People and the Governments of Ukraine !
@Igor Osaula Your people voted an actor as a president. he is a real actor. He looks war as movie or show. He is so bad as a president. The real peace only depends on yourselves instead of other countries. He is a loser. he is the real renegade of your country. I am Chinese. Our country also suffered from many serious wars many years ago. Now we are independent and no any foreign army is in our country. Our national defense never depend on any foreign country. Our country always have a good relationship with your country and we sympathize with what you’re going through. I think your country is the brother of Russia. You share some same culture. You should have a deep discussion instead of war if you have a good president.
@Innovator You can’t be serious. I’m sure you’ll say the same ‘have a deep discussion’ bullshit when you are busy invading Taiwan, now that you’re done taking over Hong Kong by force. Please, spare us the talking points from the worst regime in modern history. Literally modern Nazis. Your country enslaves and kills ethnic minorities, threatens expansionism in every direction, steals intellectual property, suppresses dissent by force and by using your social credit system, etc etc. You can keep your worthless advice.
@Igor Osaula I am American, and I’m fighting the real war, here in America, against Joe Biden and the socialists.
@Troll King Putin just threw out the actual Nazis
@Indrid Flame And there’s lots of them in here.
Proud, Strong and great man. This situation is horrible. My heart breaks from not being able to help these people.
you’re a slave to the new world order
This man is a coward . Holding on to power . In the end. His country will be burned down an streets filled with Ukraine blood. Stop down an save your country
Quality Construction, Lets pray for them in Jesus name!
Wow, a good comment here by Quality about how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is proud of his country and staying to defend it, followed by 78 replies too many of which look to have been written by Russian trolls. Geez.
We have to keep praying for them
This is truly courage under fire. This man knows that if he left his people behind, their morale would likely collapse. What an extraordinary example of leadership and courage. May Ukraine prevail, and may God bless Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸
You’ll never see this from our spineless “Leaders” here in the USA. They’ll be the first to run and hide under their rocks.
Revelation 3:9
He’s one of “Santa’s elves,” part of an “international clique” pillaging and plundering the world; it’s tribal, not subject to cattle; he’s “chosen” by “Santa.”
This cowardly man has long fled from Kyiv, but calls on others to die.
Mach deine Augen auf.
The President is relaxed.
He isn’t in Ukraine.
This is fake.
Und die Klitschko Brothers sind bei ihm.
Open your eyes.
This could be avoided. It’s all his fault.
Mass respect to President Zelenskyy and the brave Ukranian people who are doing what they can to resist the Russian invasion.
@Mudd Bear Certainty you have no idea what it is to be a brave. Stay where you are. Ukrainian do not need the advice from your kind.
Ukraine, push back these damn russian aggressors. Fight by any means.
@Sun Shadow lol ok Hollywood. I wonder how old you are. Wonder how many wars you’ve seen, wonder how many engagements you’ve fought in.
You obviously know nothing of military history.
@Mudd Bear No reason to reply to any posted questions. You stick to your knowledge and I same with mine. Time will tell who is right.
In any case, russian aggressors will not be able to control Ukrainians. Slowly with more dead russians te will realize what mistake they have made. Its ok, their bodies will serve as manure on Ukraine fields.
He’s being a fool! He needs to leave!
I agree with you totally! You’re one of the few who sees it for what it is!
Having your president fight & hold front lines with its people, how lucky they are to have a great leader! God be with all of Ukraine
@Mudd Bear yeah Russia is being embarrassed on the world stage by how sad and pathetic their military is performing. They’re nothing like they used to be.
This madness is all his fault.
How about that afghan leader, I bet he was the first one out, what a coward.
@Albert Stavidlo How so? You mean Putin didn’t have anything to do with the “rebels” getting uppity?
Try again.
Depends what the people want.
If the people want to fight till their last breath, that’s their decision. Otherwise, they could heed the word of Putin and turn against their government. Sure, it wouldn’t be so simple. For those with obligations to Ukraine would have to snuff out their rebel movement amidst the Russian invasion. But while there is martial law prohibiting men from leaving the country, I don’t believe they’re being forced to fight in favor of anyone. If I’m wrong then please provide a source.
Nothing you have, including Independence, is simply granted or permitted. If someone wants to take something from you, the only thing you’re granted or permitted is what you can or are willing to fight and sacrifice for.
Defend your country to the fullest Ukraine! God bless everyone who was brave enough to stay and fight. I admire all the men and women putting there life on the line.
Please refuse Chinese products . They support russia. So we will show that against terrorism. I deleted aliexpres from my phone.
@Mudd Bear The Ukrainian Gov’t killed pro russian protestors to begin with. He can deal with the consequences of his actions.
@Cortlin Jackon yeah I’m NOT pro Ukrainian government at all. I thought that was abundantly clear from my comment
@Mudd Bear I must have clicked the wrong person to reply. I’m American, and have watched quite a bit of this conflict and read about it as it occurred. People are acting like Russia is the aggressor, without really even knowing the timeline of events that lead to this. Russia is responding to the aid of the Crimean people after trying to secede and being killed for it by Ukraine.
@Ali Kerimov i will buy whatever products i want
When the very essence of freedom is at stake, we should all stand together.
That doesn’t make any sense in this situation. If that was the case, then Ukraine would allowed the Crimean region to secede in the name of Freedom, and never would have shot and killed pro-russian protestors and escalated this situation. If your gonna cry about this conflict, you might as well actually know whats going on.
freedumb
A true leader for Ukranian people. May god bless you and the Ukranian people!
This cowardly man has long fled from Kyiv, but calls on others to die.
God is with this legend we pray for your safety.
Every patriot/ freedom lover should be praying for this man and his family
This is what a hero looks and sound like, what a tough man. May God bless Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.
Our heart is with you Zelensky even though we can not be there physically. Love your people for their bravery to fight for the right to life freely.
We are praying for you continually, President Zelenskyy. Please know there is so much love and support being sent to you and all of your beautiful country right now. May God bless you and keep you safe. Glory to Ukraine 💕🇺🇦🙏🏻
What a great leader! He has done everything correct in this horrible situation! We are with you Volodimir! Even if we can’t fight with you. We pray for you! Every day!🇺🇦
He’s blind to the fact that he gonna die if he doesn’t leave!
This madness is all his fault .
@The Epstein Diaries Kind of like what Putin has done for decades.
The world is not against the Russian people! You are GREAT people! 99% of Americans stand with you as well! We don’t want another world war! I am a poor American! I have NOTHING to gain! I am no nazi! A country lost land in WW1. Declared Eastern Europe it’s enemy. Bombed them in their sleep. MURDERED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS IN THEIR SLEEP! Causing WW2! Adolf Hitler! A leader who’s predecessor lost land in a global agreement and afterwards is now invading a sovereign state MURDERING people in their sleep and we are the bad guys! WE ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY! DESPITE WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD!
THE LEADER went from reasonable to … in 2 months!
YOU MAKE US PROUD! God bless Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸
I am thunderstruck by the calm bravery of this man and his countrymen. What a country Ukraine must be to produce such people!
It’s easy to be calm with lightning and a green screen, wake up.
He’s a corrupt piece of crap. He’s not anywhere near the fighting. He’s just making it look like he is. But as soon as it gets close to where he is he’s gonna run for the hills….lol!
There’s a big difference between bravery and be foolish! He fighting a losing battle!
I am overwhelmed with emotion watching from Canada with my husband whom is Ukrainian. To see a president stand with and for his people is unbelievably inspiring, and heart breaking to know what his fate may be for the very same reasons. He is an exceptional example of what defines a true leader. It takes nothing to stand behind an iron clad wall while you order the sacrifices of others to go ahead of you like the majority of our history’s leaders. This man, stands outside the wall arm to arm with his people. 👏💔
After the conclusion of the Minsk agreements, the government of Ukraine and the Armed Forces of Ukraine hatched plans to cut off the DPR and LPR from the borders with Russia by throwing from the south and north, carry out mass genocide of the population, build concentration camps, prepare airfields for the arrival of NATO troops, continue terrorist activities already on the territory of Russia, create nuclear weapons and intensify the war with Russia until its complete destruction in alliance with Europe, which would turn a blind eye to the atrocities of banderlogs in Russia and the bombing of cities of our country. Europe, like every century before, united under a new flag with the same goals of destroying our country and seizing resources for free use. Ukrainians have been assigned the role of cannon fodder in this war for seizing the resources of Ukraine and Russia for free use by trans national corporations and the Federal Reserve
UKRAINE IS A DEMOCRACY OF PURPOSE UNDER GOD… BLESS YOU ALL… OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
🇺🇦💋🇺🇦
A true leader! Unlike the coward, Putin, and anyone who supports him. Stand strong Ukraine 🇺🇦 it is not the strongest who wins, but the ones more adaptive to change.
You have the heart of lion, a true leader, standing among your people; may your fight for the land, the freedom of your government, the birthright of your children and all that is right be victorious.
You are an example to us all. God bless you, Ukraine.