Published 20:28 IST, September 21st 2022
Zelenskyy avers world 'won't let' Russian President Putin use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Citing intelligence services of Ukraine and its allies, the embattled President underscored that Putin has already conducted partial mobilization.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he did not believe world would allow his Russian counterpart Vlimir Putin to use nuclear weapons. His statement comes after Russian President Vlimir Putin ordered partial mobilization in Russia. Speaking to Bild, Zelenskyy stated that he does not think Kremlin "will use nuclear weapons."
"I don't believe that he will use se weapons. I don't think world will allow him to use those weapons," Zelenskyy told Bild.
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Citing intelligence services of Ukraine and its allies, Zelenskyy underscored that Putin has alrey conducted partial mobilization. According to Zelenskyy, Kremlin leer has been conducting mobilization for "past month." He asserted that Putin's decision of partial mobilization indicates that Russia has "problems with officers" and or troops. embattled President said that Ukraine is aware that Russia mobilized troops "couldn't fight" and ded, "se cets have fallen."
Ukrainian President asserted that he does not intend to end his plan to liberate territories of Ukraine and asserted that y will act as per ir plan. He expressed confidence that Ukrainian forces will be able to reclaim its territories and called referendums planned in occupied regions of Ukraine a "sham". Zelenskyy also alleged that Putin "wants to drown Ukraine in blood, but also in blood of his own soldiers." statement of Putin and Zelenskyy comes amid ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine which has transcended 200 days.
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Putin orders partial mobilization
On September 21, Putin ordered a partial mobilization in Russia. His announcement comes a day after Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine announced ir plans to hold a referendum on joining Russia. In his dress to nation, Putin stated that he has signed a decree on partial mobilization in Russia. Kremlin leer stressed that decision was "fully equate to threats" faced by Russia and to protect ir territory and to ensure security of people in Russia and liberated regions. Putin said that Russia will do "everything to ensure safe conditions for holding referendums."
Issuing a stern warning to West, Putin said that Russia will use "all means" to protect its territory and asserted that "it's not a bluff." He accused West of aiming to "weaken, divide and eventually destroy" Russia. In his dress, Putin said, "In its aggressive anti-Russian policy, West has crossed every line. Putin in his dress said, "We are talking specifically about partial mobilization, that is, only citizens who are currently in reserve will be subject to conscription, and above all those who served in Armed Forces, have certain military specialties and relevant experience."
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"I emphasize this again, with all means at our disposal. And those who are trying to blackmail us with nuclear weapons should know that wind rose can also turn in ir direction," Putin said in his dress.
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20:28 IST, September 21st 2022