JUST IN: Zelensky asks Europeans with ‘combat experience’ to fight for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the nation in Kyiv early on February 25, 2022. – Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv, with explosions heard in the capital early Friday that the besieged government described as “horrific rocket strikes”.  (Photo by Handout / UKRAINE PRESIDENCY / AFP) 

 

KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday called on Europeans with “combat experience” to fight for Ukraine as invading Russian forces threatened Kyiv.

“If you have combat experience in Europe and do not want to look at the indecision of politicians, you can come to our country and join us in defending Europe, where it is very necessary now,” Zelensky said in a statement put out by his press office.


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