Ukraine's Zelensky rejects US evacuation offer: I need ammunition, 'not a ride'

[Celerity]

‘The fight is here,’ president tells US officials from secret whereabouts; street fighting against Russian forces underway in Kyiv, officials say

https://www.timesofisrael.com/zelensky-rejects-us-evacuation-offer-from-ukraine-i-need-ammunition-not-a-ride/



KYIV, Ukraine — A US official confirmed Ukraine President Volodymyr rejected an offer from the American government to evacuate Kyiv.

A senior American intelligence official with direct knowledge of the conversation quoted the president as saying that “the fight is here” and that he needed anti-tank ammunition, “not a ride.”

Zelensky’s whereabouts were being kept secret after told European leaders in a call Thursday that he was Russia’s No. 1 target — and that they might not see him again alive. His office later released a video of him standing with senior aides outside the presidential office and saying that he and other government officials would stay in the capital.

Kyiv officials were warning residents early Saturday that street fighting was underway against Russian forces, and urged people to seek shelter.

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[Samrob]

1. A true and devoted leader his people will not soon forget. However, I so worry about his safety.

And he is damn right. Send more them what they need. They will use it. And send it ASAP!!

[Hekate]

2. Bravery beyond words. Good for him.

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[duforsure]

3. What courage this leader displays,

And don't forget he stood up to TFG too. He's making his people very proud of him. While TFG is making Americans embarrassed, angry, and madder he's not in prison . I hope Zelensky is safer , and doesn't give away his position for them to assassinate him. His bravery will be contagious with his people.

[SheltieLover]

4. The devastation to such a beautiful city...

And all the people in danger. I fear for his life too! I'm glad at least Joe offered extraction.

[madaboutharry]

5. The first photo is iconic;

A cosmopolitan woman with a French manicure and a fur coat crying in a street of destruction.

[orangecrush]

6. Not a coward like Putin

Bravo!

[caraher]

7. I appreciate the bravery; however...

I hope there is some kind of succession plan in place. There needs to be a clear, legitimate core of survivors should it become necessary to establish a government-in-exile.

[demmiblue]

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