[１８日 ロイター] – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his regular speech on Thursday that protecting Ukraine’s borders is “always a priority” and that the country is ready for any scenario with Russia and its ally Belarus.
“Protecting our borders with Russia and Belarus is always a priority,” he said, adding that “we are prepared for every possible defense scenario.”
He has also renewed his appeal to Western powers to provide Ukraine with an effective air defense system.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit Belarus on the 19th. There is also the possibility that Russia will attack Ukraine from Belarus.
