Ukrainian President declares defense emergency in Ukraine



02/24/2022 8:35 AM


Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has declared defense emergency throughout the country. He stated this in an address to Ukrainians.



Mykhaylo Markiv
He also decided to urgently convene the National Security and Defense Council.

The president said that Russia had carried out a strike on Ukraine's military infrastructure.

In an address to Ukrainians, he said that the entire security and defense sector of the country is working and urged not to panic.

"What is needed from all of you is calm, if possible, please stay home. We are working. The army is working, the entire security and defense sector of Ukraine is working. I, the National Security and Defense Council, and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will be in touch with you all the time. I will be in touch again soon. Do not panic, we are strong, we are ready for anything, we will win them all," the president said.

source: reuters.com


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