The president of SYRIZA-PS spoke about “historic shame” regarding the speech of a fighter of the Azov battalion, during the speech of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in the Greek parliament. ” The speech of members of the neo-Nazi Order Azov in the Greek Parliament is a challenge. The absolute responsibility lies with the University. […]
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Zelensky’s speech: Criticism of parties and A. Samaras for the intervention of a soldier from the Azov battalion
LAST UPDATE: 14.34 Reactions were provoked by the report of a Greek expatriate, who spoke in the Greek Parliament, that he was fighting with Azov’s battalion against the Russians. “I am fighting through the Azov Order in the Ukrainian defense to expel the Nazis,” said the Greek expatriate Mikhail, who appeared online during the speech […]
Zelensky: Russian forces aim to occupy eastern and southern Ukraine
LAST UPDATE: 11:23 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces were aiming to occupy the eastern and southern parts of the country and expressed dissatisfaction that Western states had not provided Kyiv with a sufficient number of missile systems. In a videotaped speech late Saturday night, Zelensky also praised the forces defending Mariupol, saying their […]
Ukraine: The Russians regroup to attack Donbass
LAST UPDATE: 13:29 The adviser to the Ukrainian president, Sergei Nikiforov, told the BBC today that Russian troops had left the Kiev region, adding that Moscow was withdrawing its forces from Belarus and preparing for a new offensive in eastern Ukraine. “They are withdrawing from the north. They are concentrating their efforts on hitting the […]
Opposition parties’ stance on Zelenski’s speech in Greek Parliament
Parliament Speaker Konstantinos Tassoulas described the invitation to the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, to address the Greek Parliament as a symbolic way to show our solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who are being tested, as well as with our compatriots. “We do not judge Zelenski’s policy”, added Mr. Tassoulas, informing the parliamentary authors about […]
Zelensky recalls the country’s ambassadors to Morocco and Georgia, accusing them of being ‘ineffective’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has recalled his country’s ambassadors to Morocco and Georgia, saying they were not “effective enough” in their efforts to secure weapons or sanctions against Russia. “There are those who work for Ukraine to be able to defend itself and fight for its future, and there are those who waste their time […]
Zelensky in Australian Parliament: Calls for more sanctions against Russia
LAST UPDATE: 12:17 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Australian Parliament today that new and stronger sanctions were needed against Russia to increase pressure on Moscow to invade his country, according to Reuters. Australia has provided defense equipment and humanitarian supplies to Ukraine, as well as a ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, […]
Zelensky: Russian businessmen offered their help to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured today that various Russian businessmen had offered to give money to help Ukraine, especially to support its army. In a televised interview with Russian media, Zelensky said he had received “messages” from Russian businessmen, including billionaire Roman Abramovich, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, who is being targeted by EU […]
Zelensky: Demands weapons from Western countries and asks if they are afraid of Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, visibly irritated, demanded on Saturday that Western countries offer a small part of their arsenal and asked if they were afraid of Moscow. Several countries have promised to send anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles, as well as lighter weapons. However, Zelensky stressed that Kyiv needs tanks, fighter jets and anti-ship weapons systems. […]
Zelensky at Doha Forum: Increase energy production to stop Russian blackmail
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called on energy-producing countries to increase production so that Russia could not use its oil and gas wealth to “blackmail” other countries, Reuters reported. Speaking at the Doha Forum international conference via video link, Zelensky said countries like Qatar could help stabilize Europe. “They can do a lot to […]