Currents News Staff
Tension and fear mounts in Ukraine as the capital city of Kyiv lit up overnight.
The bridge leading from Russian-held Crimea into the main port of Ukraine is where President Volodymir Zelensky says the most intense fighting took place and where his country’s army was able to push back Russian troops.
Residents across the country are fleeing for their lives.
“We don’t know what’s going to happen here next,” one resident said. “We just we’re being safe. I think the best thing right now is not to be here.”
Ukrainian leaders, including former President Petro Poroshanko encouragead those staying to take up arms and defend their country.
“We are standing in line for the weapons. we are standing in line to give our blood to our soldiers,” said Petro.
Even as air raid sirens wailed, Russia continued its propaganda campaign claiming its troops are there on a ‘peacekeeping’ mission.
“Nobody is going to attack the people of Ukraine,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. “Nobody is going to somehow degrade the Ukrainian armed forces. We are talking about preventing neo-Nazi and those promoting genocide from ruling this country.”
President Zelensky says the latest U.S. sanctions against Moscow aren’t enough.
“This morning, we are defending our country alone,” the president said. “Just like yesterday, the most powerful country in the world looked on from a distance. Russia was hit with sanctions yesterday, but these are not enough to get these foreign troops off our soil. Only through solidarity and determination can this be achieved.”