'Zelensky in Kyiv, has not fled to Poland': Ukrainian parliament counters Russia's claim

Countering Russia's claims, Ukrainian parliament has w asserted that President Zelensky has t fled to Poland, and currently remains in Kyiv. counter-claim comes after a Russian legislator alleged that Ukrainian President h fled his country and was in Poland.

"Ukrainian parliament claims President Zelensky remains in Kiev — after reports earlier he'd left to Poland," Russia's state-controlled media RT reported. 

Earlier, Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin h claimed that Zelensky fled to Poland after Verkhovna Ra (Ukraine Parliament) failed to get him to Lviv. "Zelensky left Ukraine. Deputies of Verkhovna Ra said that y could t get to him in Lviv. He is w in Poland," Volodin wrote on his Telegram channel, reported Sputnik.

Reports of Ukrainian president leaving country have surfaced earlier as well, however, Ukrainian President has disavowed such reports and maintained that he is in Kyiv. In fact, in a very strong mess to Russia and world, Zelensky h outrightly rejected United States' offer to evacuate him, stating that he wanted 'arms', inste of a 'ride'. " fight is here. I need ammunition, t a ride," Ukrainian President told America when latter offered to help him 'flee' Kyiv.

Ukraine President tweets amid speculations about whereabouts

Meanwhile, in his latest tweet, Zelensky shared that talks h been held between him and Charles Michel, President of European Council during which two discussed ways to secure Nuclear Power Plants as well as mount sanctions against Russia. Talks regarding Ukraine's membership in European Union (EU) were also a part of continued dialogue. 

On March 4,  9th day of war,  Russian military occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant- Europe's largest- after a fierce gun battle. Ukraine's State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate (SNRIU) issued a statement that during takeover, nuclear plant caught fire, posing as a massive hazard. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warned that if Zaporizhzhia Nuclear power plant "blows up, it will be 10 times larger than Cherbyl". 

dressing a press conference, International Atomic Energy ncy (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Maria Grossi confirmed that while physical integrity of plant h been compromised, re h been rioactive leak. Only one unit of plant is operating, at 60% capacity, he stated.

Ukrainian President's dress is anticipated very shortly. It is expected that he may clarify his whereabouts during global presser.

Im: @DefenceU/Twitter