Mobilizes Ukrainian reservists
On February 23, Ukraine began to mobilize 18-60-year-old reservists for up to a year. Because the country is facing the threat of a full-scale Russian attack President Volodymyr Zelenski signed a decree to this effect.
Zelensky said in a televised speech on February 22 that, reservists will be called up to the army, but he is not announcing a general mobilization at this time.
To increase the readiness of the army
“Ukrainian Armed Forces Ali As Commander-in-Chief, I issued a decree on the conscription of reservists for a specific period. ” He said.
“Possible changes in the operational situation according to We must increase the readiness of the Ukrainian army, “he said. – Zelensky added.
President He stressed that he was looking for a diplomatic way out of the current crisis, but that Ukraine would not make territorial concessions to Russia.
Russia Presidents Vladimir Putin On February 21, two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine recognized them as independent states and said they would send troops there. Kiev, the UN, the West and other countries have condemned these steps.
According to Western leaders, these are the first steps towards a full-scale occupation of Ukraine.
“Isolated state”
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Conson said on February 23 that, Russia Moving towards the status of an “isolated state” and The Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a full-scale occupation of Ukraine.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Trass He said Russia’s attack on Kiev, Ukraine’s 2.6 million population, was “very real.”
Zelensky said that foreign allies had expelled their embassies from the capital, and in many cases from the country according to criticized.
He also attacked Ukrainian companies leaving the country.
“All of them must stay in Ukraine. Their facilities are located on Ukrainian soil protected by our army. “ – Zelensky stressed.