“Tonight will be crucial. According to the reports we have, there is likely to be an attack on Kiev. Russian troops will try to detain our deputies and ministers, “said Perebyjnis, adding that Ukraine is doing everything in its power to keep the state and the army functioning.
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The ambassador also said that Ukraine is inflicting heavy losses on the Russians. Russia, through Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenko, said it destroyed 83 ground targets on Thursday, but remains silent about its losses.
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Perebyjnis added that although the Ukrainian army is fighting bravely, “concrete and effective aid” must come from the West.
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