President Zelenskyy is said to have made the comments in a video conference
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy allegedly told European leaders that they may not see him alive again following their conference call.
BREAKING: In a video conference call last night Ukraine President Zelensky told EU leaders: "This might be the last time you see me alive", two sources briefed on the call told me
— Barak Ravid (@BarakRavid) February 25, 2022
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which saw Chernobyl fall and a wave of sanctions from the west, President Zelenskyy spoke to EU leaders via video conference call on Thursday night. Diplomatic Correspondent Barak Ravid said he received confirmation from two sources that Zelenskyy feared for his life.
He tweeted: “BREAKING: In a video conference call last night Ukraine President Zelenskyy told EU leaders: “This might be the last time you see me alive”, two sources briefed on the call told me.”
This is yet to be confirmed by a member of Zelenskyy’s staff, who are undoubtedly dealing with far more urgent matters.
Both Zelenskyy and the official Ukrainian Twitter accounts have been updating followers throughout the ordeal. Most recently, Zelenskyy confirmed that Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson had provided “military, technical and humanitarian assistance.”
Sweden provides military, technical and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Grateful to @SwedishPM for her effective support. Building an anti-Putin coalition together!
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 25, 2022
Ukraine’s official account has not been updated since yesterday, where they emphasised: “Make no mistake. Ukrainians will prevail. We fought against the Russian and Soviet empires in the past and – always – freedom and democracy won the day. We need your support now. Support the Ukrainian Army and economy. Let’s #StopRussianAggression together.”
Make no mistake. Ukrainians will prevail. We fought against the Russian and Soviet empires in the past and – always – freedom and democracy won the day. We need your support now. Support the Ukrainian Army and economy. Let’s #StopRussianAggression together https://t.co/pVX50pPtVd
— Ukraine / Україна (@Ukraine) February 24, 2022
Just this afternoon, smoke was captured rising from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, posted initially by Former Russia correspondent for The Guardian, Alec Luhn. AP‘s Francesca Ebel shared similar scenes on Twitter, this time from the north of the capital.
Alongside a harrowing image of a desolated bride, she wrote: “I’m in the north of #Kyiv where Russia is continuing to bomb the neighborhoods. This is the bridge that Ukraine blew up today to prevent the advance of Russian tanks. You can see ppl fleeing the city on foot scrambling over the ruins; I watched as a man dragged over his bicycle.”
I’m in the north of #Kyiv where Russia is continuing to bomb the neighborhoods. This is the bridge that Ukraine blew up today to prevent the advance of Russian tanks. You can see ppl fleeing the city on foot scrambling over the ruins; I watched as a man dragged over his bicycle. pic.twitter.com/QVoxht2LDs
— Francesca Ebel (@FrancescaEbel) February 25, 2022
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