[１８日 ロイター] – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his regular speech on Thursday that defending Ukraine’s borders was “always a priority” and that the country was ready for any scenario with Russia and its ally Belarus.
“Securing our borders with both Russia and Belarus is always a priority,” he said, adding that “we are ready for every possible defense scenario.”
He also renewed his call on Western powers to equip Ukraine with an effective air defense system.
The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Belarus is scheduled for the 19th. There is also the possibility of Russia attacking Ukraine from Belarus.
