
“Well, not exactly participates… Tries to block everything constructive and use global architecture in order to spread lies and justify the evil it does. I’m sure the world sees it. I hope the world will draw conclusions. Otherwise there will be only one institution left in the world to guarantee the security of states. Namely – weapons” (Zelensky, 06.04.2022).
President Volodymyr Zelensky has come out with another speech in the midst of war. The 41st day of the Russian-Belorussian invasion of Ukraine. The war continues even after the retreats in Kyiv oblast. The Russians are still using their barbaric means in Donbass and elsewhere. The Ukrainian President has held this plea before and it is still so true.
We know the Czech Republic and Estonia have offered more weapons and military equipment. There is reports of support from the European Union and United States. Though they are careful with the types of military support and at what basis. Clearly, they are not considering what the arms and the possible support could do for Kyiv against Moscow. As Ukraine is on the front-line against furthering the war-machine of Russia.
Because it is hard to believe that Kremlin and Russia only wants Ukraine under their occupation. No, if history has learned us anything. The Russian leaders would like to re-invent the USSR and take other neighbour counties as well. Meaning the Ukrainians could only be the beginning. Thats’ why Zelensky’s statement today is also so power.
When the President speaks of sanctions and what is needed to stop the war-machine:
“We are preparing a new package of powerful sanctions against Russia for everything it has done to our people. Now is a crucial moment, especially for Western leaders. And this is no longer about how our people will evaluate the new sanctions and what I will say about them. This is about how decisions on sanctions will be assessed in Western societies themselves. After what the world saw in Bucha, sanctions against Russia must be commensurate with the gravity of the occupiers’ war crimes. If after that Russian banks will still be able to function as usual… If after that the transit of goods to Russia will continue as usual… If after that the EU countries will pay for Russian energy resources as usual… Then the political fate of some leaders will develop not as usual. My advice to everyone: feel now that the moment is really crucial” (Zelensky, 06.04.2022).
We know that the gas and energy exports is feeding the Russian state. The Russians are getting lot of currency and profits from the sale of gas to Europe. The Europeans are indirectly paying and securing the funds of the Russian war-machine. The Europeans and the West might feel vindicated because of the previous packages of sanctions. However, these has not stopped or made enough effect to worry Kremlin. President Putin can get away it and use his extreme nationalism to further the campaign in Ukraine. Therefore, the sanctions has no value of today and after 41 days… they are only trying to stifle and stop, but they have not blocked the Russian from important sectors, which could have bankrupted the state much quicker.
He ends with a message to Russian soldiers:
“We are aware that the occupiers outnumber us. That they have more equipment. We are aware of the attempts by Russian leaders to recruit new fools all over Russia among cadets of military schools, people with combat experience and conscripts to send them all to slaughter in another offensive. But we have no other choice – the fate of our land and our people is being decided. We know what we are fighting for. And we do everything to win” (Zelensky, 06.04.2022).
The Russian soldiers should be warned. The Ukrainian forces has proven this. As they have been able to stagnate and stop the Russian war-machine. That’s why the Russians had to change strategy. Because, the Ukrainian forces are able to outmanoeuvre them. This is why they have been able to fight and compete for so long. However, the Western government didn’t to further their support and give the army support to Ukraine. It is necessary so that Ukraine can continue to fight. Yes, the Western power and EU has given some, but they could give more. Especially, since they are not willing to help with the MIG-29 Jets or a “No-Fly-Zone”. They need to give better and more advanced equipment, which can counter the Russians. Just like the Turkish drones has helped the war-effort to hit Russian convoys towards Ukraine. Peace.







