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Zelensky spoke about the withdrawal of the AFU from Vuhledar
Oct 3, 2024
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' withdrawal from Vuhledar was the right move to save the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. Ukraine needs more help from the West to deter Russia's offensive.
This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, RBC-Ukraine reports, citing a press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv.
“We are quite insistent on using long-range weapons, without appropriate weapons we cannot stop the Russian Federation, which uses appropriate weapons against us, destroys everything,” he said in response to a question about how Ukraine plans to further deter the Russian offensive in connection with the withdrawal of troops from Vuhledar.
According to Zelenskyy, when Russia “destroys the positions of our soldiers, they need to save their lives, because they are much more important than any buildings.”
“Because these are our people, citizens of Ukraine, so it is very right that they withdraw and can save themselves. These are absolutely the right steps. That is why we are asking for the appropriate permits. Is it possible to stop Russia without this? Today, this is one of the ways - strengthening Ukraine,” the President said.-
Author - Olena Madiak, 03/10/2024
