Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a stern warning via a new video put forth on Wednesday that this invasion from Russia will end up becoming an “endless bloodbath” unless Ukraine receives additional weapons and stronger aid.
This past Wednesday, Zelensky shared this sentiment via a video entirely in English on Twitter.
“Without additional weaponry, this war will become an endless bloodbath, spreading misery, suffering, and destruction. Mariupol, Bucha, Kramatorsk – the list will be continued. Nobody will stop Russia except Ukraine with Heavy Weapons. #ArmUkraineNow,” stated the post on Twitter.
Without additional weaponry, this war will become an endless bloodbath, spreading misery, suffering, and destruction. Mariupol, Bucha, Kramatorsk – the list will be continued. Nobody will stop Russia except Ukraine with Heavy Weapons. #ArmUkraineNow pic.twitter.com/miSOL5zvuA
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 13, 2022
“Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine on February 24th. Now it’s April. Ukraine counted on capturing Ukraine within five days. That was the deadline they established for obliterating our country and destroying our democracy. But they had no idea who they were up against. Russia didn’t know how much we cherished our freedom. We have been defending ourselves against Russia much longer than the invaders planned. We have destroyed more Russian weapons and military equipment than some armies in Europe currently possess. But this is not enough,” stated Zelensky in the video.
Additionally, the Ukrainian president also stated a warning that Russia will soon start targeting other nations throughout Western Europe if it sees success in taking Ukraine.
“Russia still has the capacity to attack and not only against Ukraine. Poland, Moldova, Romania, and the Baltic states will become the next targets if the freedom of Ukraine fails. The images of Bucha and Mariupol have demonstrated real Russia’s intentions to the whole world. It could only be stopped by force of arms. It must be done now. Ukraine needs weapon supplies. We need heavy artillery, armored vehicles, air defense systems, and combat aircrafts. Anything to repel Russian forces and stop their war crimes,” he stated.
Zelensky also requested the sending of specific types of artillery shells, aircraft, and armored vehicles that would be most useful to the Ukrainian military operations.
The Ukrainian president made sure to remind viewers that the overall goal is to “save millions of Ukrainians as well as millions of Europeans. Freedom must be armed better than tyranny. Western countries have everything to make it happen. The final victory over the tyranny and the number of people saved depends on them. Arm Ukraine now to defend freedom!”
This release comes shortly in the wake of Zelensky praising President Joe Biden this past Tuesday after he called out Russian President Vladimir Putin for committing “genocide” in Ukraine.
“True words of a true leader @POTUS. Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil. We are grateful for US assistance provided so far and we urgently need more heavy weapons to prevent further Russian atrocities,” stated Zelensky.
True words of a true leader @POTUS. Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil. We are grateful for US assistance provided so far and we urgently need more heavy weapons to prevent further Russian atrocities.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 12, 2022