Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that the country's army was successfully fighting back against Russian soldiers.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday pressed the world to help his country beat back a Russian invasion, even as those forces attacked Kyiv from various directions in an effort to take the capital.
Zelenskyy tweeted that he had started "a new day on the diplomatic frontline" by talking to French President Emmanuel Macron. In a second tweet, Zelenskyy called the present "a crucial moment to close the long-standing discussion once and for all and decide on Ukraine's membership in the #EU," or European Union.
In the United States, President Joe Biden was slated to meet with his national security team on Saturday morning.
But despite international condemnation of Russia's strike against its smaller neighbor, Russia carried out airstrikes on cities and military bases in the predawn hours. The violence prompted thousands of Ukrainians to flee their homes, looking for safety in nearby countries.
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#Ukraine #Kyiv #Zelenskyy
what a fearless and reasonable person, wish our country had him as president
@Aaron Cooper Our Infallible Imam Obama, peace be upon him, didn’t work out so well.
This is no reason for Zelenskki to Provoke the war with Russia having so much U.S weaponry. Western Prosti tyt Zelenskii and his Ukranian Nazi should get all U.S weaponry and Nato OUT of Ukraine , OUT of Russian borders… Ukraine and the West should Stop killing Civilians in DNR and LNR since 2014……
You wish a actor on television was your president?
We don’t, but he gives me hope that there are more out there.
@TRUTH KILLA We had one in the USA. Reagan. Remember “Tear Down That Wall”? West and East Germany became one. Do your history homework.
Now this is how a President should lead his people. My prayers go out to Ukraine 🙏🏽❤️
@IHUFS he’s probably smoking one of Joe Biden’s free crack pipes 👍
Zelenskii and his Ukranian Nazi should get all U.S weaponry and Nato OUT of Ukraine. OUT of Russian borders… Ukraine and the West should Stop killing Civilians in DNR and LNR since 2014
Lead them right into their graves⚰️ and I to forced exile. He should’ve been more humble and accepted the fact that many will die and lose their livelihood if he didn’t give up. He is selfishly placing innocent ppl lives in danger by telling them to fight.
But ppl are brainwashed and blind and only follow what everybody else is believing so what’d you expect?
Wish we had the same here… A leader actually leading their country, and proud to do so.
Really? This is how it’s done. Just like this. Not like Joe abandoning his people in Afghanistan.. Regardless its all bs. Just another US picked government.. I’m done with the lies..
A brave man right there
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This is what the leadership is about. Hero 🇺🇦
Leadership is about saying “Come on, man. Knock it off.” while your country gets taken over?
🤣🤣🤣🤣This is the stupid president i ever know
I can’t believe the same happened to Libya is happening to Ukraine. Very sad.
Hero??? What do you know about him??Naive thinking !Good god!!
Television will make you believe that 📺🤡
God bless Ukraine. May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to fight your battles. Humble and pray. There is no impossible when Gods interfere in a situation. Be strong and Have faith Ukraine.
AMEN
Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Well that would be interesting to see. So would Jesus come in a tank, or a plane? Ooo or would he just throw nukes from the heavens. Oh almost forgot.. Ramen.
If I remember Jesus doesn’t like violence. He’d prefer getting nailed to a cross the fighting oppression
Russians and Ukrainians deserve better.
The whole world stands with Russian and Ukrainian people.
Never too late to make a U turn
Never too early to get right with God.
God have mercy!!!
Amen amen, God save many, Ukraine and Russia.
western prosti tyt Zelenskii and his Ukranian Nazi should get of all U.S weaponry and Nato OUT of Ukraine , OUT of Russian borders… Ukraine and the West should Stop killing Civilians in DNR and LNR since 2014
ღმერთმა დაგლოცოს და გაგაძლიეროთ.დიდება უკრაინას
From one Veteran, to another, you’ve earned the title of hero. You are a Veteran now.
GO UKRAINE!!!!
@Sean Cope you will see just how much your most trusted MSM will be shown just how they really lie to the world just remember that Russia is only using it’s light infinitely military personal’s and just open your eyes and see just how much they have achieved in just a few days just remember what the Russians did to HITLER and how much they controlled after ww2, as already CNN, CBS, ABC was busted for using video clips from games and Syria to make up their narrative stories and very quickly they had to remove all of it, for even the gaming society expose them that is how they got busted, your most trusted MSM right
@Biden Ukrainepuppet this is just exactly what these globalist criminals want to happen Ukraine is being used to give them all the power and reasons to bring Russia on its knees to submit to their totalitarian dictatorship control and they know just how they got the world to support their invasion of Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Syria using their only most powerful weapon in their arsenal their MSM lying narratives, HITLER said keep on telling the lies over and over eventually the people will start to believe that it’s the truth, this very much well used by all MSM and the only problems that they face today is that people can live streaming online and they hate it this is just why they took down the Internet connection system in Ukraine and lastly what leader putting women and children in front of the line as a 🛡 while he is running around looking for a place to hide, oh and the Americans NATO and the West must just remember that this is only Russias light infantry and arsenal and just look how much and fast they have reached today in just a few days
There’s no hero’s in any government
@A. Zenelji who likes young Ukrainian boys
God bless you, and God bless Ukraine!
Putin must be shocked at the level of resistance he’s encountered
@Tariq Ahmed Silly boy.
@Sharpton Puissant oh please
@Just Me it’s not sad?
Yeah but eventually he will win. Even if nato is still supplying with weaponry. Russia is bigger than ukraine. They will not give up till they capture ukraine. I saw the chechen video of the 90s. Chechen people won the 96 war. Russia didnt give up and came back in 2000 and they were successful. The baltics and the other nations should have all teamed up against russia long ago. Maybe that way they would have win. Baltic nations and other countries by black sea. Bulgaria, romania, turkey. All of them.
…This is no reason for Zelenskki to Provoke the war with Russia having so much U.S weaponry. Western Prosti tyt Zelenskii and his Ukranian Nazi should get all U.S weaponry and Nato OUT of Ukraine , OUT of Russian borders… Ukraine and the West should Stop killing Civilians in DNR and LNR since 2014……/.
When Zelenskyy speaks, he shows far more respect for the Russian people than Putin does.
He’s scared now. That is where his respect comes from. Plus he’s still a decent actor. Trying desperately to impress US.
I can’t believe the same happened to Libya is happening to Ukraine. Very sad.
@Sharpton Puissant Just that that time it was france and the usa behind the coup
Western Prosti tyt Zelenskii and his Ukranian Nazi should get all U.S weaponry and Nato OUT of Ukraine , OUT of Russian borders… Ukraine and the West should Stop killing Civilians in DNR and LNR since 2014
He shows far more respect for people everywhere. Our own President has spoken worse of half our own country in the USA. Biden could learn a lot, if he’d only listen and learn.
This man has won my respect.stay strong Ukrainians glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
Amen!
I salute the Ukrainian President Zelensky. He could’ve fled the country for his own safety, but he chose to stay behind to protect his nation and knows that he could be executed or worse. This is a real leader, and real courage patriotic President ever. President Zelensky will go in the world history, the bravest president in mankind. The world history will remember this man for many centuries to come. RESPECT!
@Andres De La Cruz I didn’t understand the question.
@Ethan S he is not my hero. He refused today to negotiate and to stop war. His ambition is above innocent people’s lives. US also doesn’t care. It’s more profitable for them to keep supplying weapons as the war is not on their territory. I vote for peace not stupid Zelensky who cannot negotiate.
Western prosti tyt Zelenskii and his Ukranian Nazi should get all U.S weaponry and Nato OUT of Ukraine , OUT of Russian borders… Ukraine and the West should Stop killing Civilians in DNR and LNR since 2014/……
@EТ quit victim shaming Ukraine. There can be no good faith negotiating while a single Russian soldier remains in Ukraine. There can be no good faith negotiating with Putin as he is committing war crimes.
@Ethan S I think lives matter so presidents should meet and talk to save lives instead of waiting who will win this. It’s cruel and I am against war and for negotiations if it helps save lives.
President Zelensky is a Real One ☝️
This is the definition of a leader. I’m praying for the safety and peace for Ukraine
@BaffinSailor most definitely 🏆
@VII IIV whatever
@VII IIV whatever
@BaffinSailor Exactly,
Ukraine is lucky to have him. He is the HERO of UKRAINIAN. He doesn’t give up his country, he doesn’t want a drive he wants Missiles.
Amen, Lisa. God bless!
My Thoughts And Prayers Are With The People Of Ukraine.
Such courage and conviction, it gives me chills. Stand strong, Ukraine!
This President is a true warrior for the country of Ukraine. We must all lift him and the citizens up in prayer. God Bless!
Although I am not Ukranian, I am proud of these people. You are slowing down or stopping a madman from taking your country by sheer guts. I am an old man but if I were there I would stand with you and fight. You are teaching the world what real patriotism is! God is on your side!
My Heart goes out to Ukraine . God bless the People
God bless this man and the country and citizens of Ukraine. Many prayers sent your way!