Russia-Ukraine war: Poland supplies ammunition to Kyiv amid ongoing conflict

Poland's Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak stated that country has provided ammunition to Kyiv amid ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. He also deunced Russian aggression and stated that Poland stands with Ukraine at this time of crisis. " convoy with ammunition that we are transferring to Ukraine has alrey reached our neighbours. We support Ukrainians, we are in solidarity and strongly oppose Russian aggression," Polish Defence Minister wrote on Twitter. 

Meanwhile, Presidents of rth Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) eastern flank member states met in Warsaw on Friday, February 25, to express support for strong sanctions against Russia and its leers in response to invasion of Ukraine.  so-called NATO Bucharest Nine presidents met for a security summit, which also included European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. y also participated virtually in a NATO summit in Brussels. "re cant be any 'business as usual' in this situation in relations with Russia because that would have been a betrayal of principles of honest, open world," Poland’s President Andrzej Duda said after meeting, Associated Press (AP) reported. 

Ukraine's President Zelensky turns down US offer to leave Kyiv: Reports

Earlier this week, United States h anunced relocation of all its diplomats in Ukraine to Poland due to security concerns. This h come after Russia h recognised independence of breakaway regions of Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Lugansk People's Republic (LPR). Meanwhile, United States reportedly asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to evacuate Kyiv amid ongoing Russian military operation, but he turned down offer. " fight is here; I need ammunition, t a ride," Zelensky stated, as per AP. 

Russia inve Ukraine

It is worth mentioning here that Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine on February 24, which swiftly extended across country, with Russian soldiers attacking from all three directions: land, sea, and air. Currently, a battle is underway for control of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. After first day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 137 Ukrainians including military personnel and civilians, were reported de. While on second day, sound of explosions was heard in Kyiv. 

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