Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with CBS on Sunday that Europe cannot be stable as long as Vladimir Putin is in power.
When journalist Margaret Brennan asked the question, Zelensky’s immediate answer was “no.”
“I have nothing to add. My opinion is no,” said the Ukrainian president when pressed on this issue. “We’ve seen this over the years. We don’t see stabilityhe added.
Zelensky also said no one can rule out Putin’s threats, including nuclear threats, as the conflict in Ukraine progresses. “Yesterday could have been a bluff. Now it could be reality.”
With Russia still occupying some Ukrainian territories, the Ukrainian president said atrocities were still ahead.
Ukraine will treat Russian defectors fairly, Zelensky promises
Volodymyr Zelensky also said that all Russian soldiers surrendering to Ukraine will be treated “in a civilized manner”.
In his usual evening speech, Zelensky urged Russians to surrender to Ukraine rather than risk being tried as war criminals after the conflict. He also said that the Russians will be treated according to international conventions and that he will not return anyone to Russia if they fear the consequences.
“It is better to surrender to the Ukrainians than to be killed by the attacks of our weapons”he added, in Russian, in a message addressed to all those mobilized by Russia to bolster military contingents.
On Saturday, Vladimir Putin signed a law saying that all Russians who defect, refuse to fight, ignore orders or surrender will now face 10 years in prison.
Source: DN
