President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky said that the “end of the world has arrived” during a news conference on 3 March in the city of Kyiv.
He notes that it was very difficult for a no-fly zone to be set up in Ukrainian airspace and appeals for more planes from the western powers.
He also shared his confidence in his military against the Russian invaders but highlighted that he wants nothing more than peace.
He also added that he doesn’t want Ukraine’s history to be a “legend about 300 Spartans”, emphasizing his desire for peace.
Zelensky told reporters:
“It’s not about I want to talk with Putin, I think I have to talk with Putin. The world has to talk with Putin because there are no other ways to stop this war.”
“I don’t want Ukraine’s history to be a legend about 300 Spartans. I want peace.”
— CNN (@CNN) March 3, 2022
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses his country in the face of the Russian invasion. pic.twitter.com/fXZu6igpsr
He then called out Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying:
“Good Lord, what do you want? Leave our land.
If you don’t want to leave now, sit down with me at the negotiating table. But not from 30 meters away, like with Macron and Scholz.
Sit down with me and talk. What are you afraid of? We’re no threat to anyone.”
Zelensky to Putin: "Good Lord, what do you want? Leave our land. If you don't want to leave now, sit down with me at the negotiating table. But not from 30 meters away, like with Macron and Scholz. Sit down with me and talk. What are you afraid of? We're no threat to anyone." pic.twitter.com/CNsLj2yQ1N
— max seddon (@maxseddon) March 3, 2022