Biden brandedPutin “War Criminals” 3 billion-Send more weapons to help Ukraine
Biden in front of Putin – 19 Mar. BBC and AFP report on the unrest situation in Ukraine After the Russian forces declared war on Ukrainian territory for more than three weeks that President Vodomir Zelensky The Ukrainian leader said in a video statement that the international community must recognize Russia as a terrorist state.
“The world must officially recognize that Russia has become a terrorist state,” the Ukrainian leader also called for increased sanctions on Russia. as well as supporting additional armaments to Ukraine. and declared a no-fly zone over Ukraine’s airspace
“The most important thing for me in negotiations is to be clear. end of war guarantee of security, sovereignty, restoration of territorial integrity To have real guarantees and protection of our country,” Mr Zelensky reiterated.
President Zelenski also delivered his speech to the U.S. Congress via an online conferencing system at the invitation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Zelenski urged Americans to remember the Pearl Harbor attack. and the sabotage of September 11, or 9/11, before talking regarding the Russian aggression that killed Ukrainian civilians. with a request to support the air defense system and fighter planes as an alternative to defense of the country
Later, US President Joe Biden responded to Zelensky’s request by declaring more than $800 million worth of additional arms assistance, totaling up to $US26.6 million in military support to Ukraine. 33,245 million baht
The new round of assistance includes 800 anti-aircraft attack systems, 9,000 anti-tank and armored vehicles, 7,000 machine guns, 20 million grenade launchers and grenade launchers, and 100 drones.
It was also the first time Biden has called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal”, with the White House later saying he had spoken with sincerity.
The move came following the Mariupol City Council. south east It said Russian forces shot down a drama theater used by more than 1,000 people as a hideout for war. Photos posted online show the three-storey theater building torn down. and there was a raging fire
Mr. Vadim Boychenko Mayor of Mariupol condemned Russia and called the attack a terrifying tragedy. “There are villagers hiding there. Some said they were lucky to survive. But unfortunately, not everyone.”
“The only word to describe what happened today is genocide. kill some of our race our Ukrainian But I’m still sure that day will come. One day our beautiful city of Mariupol will rise once more from Hanya.”
Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to President Zelensky The Russian army condemns its continued attacks on communities, shelters and shelters. He blamed the West for rejecting requests to close the airspace over Ukraine over fears of a World War Three once morest Russia.
However, the Russian Defense Ministry has denied any attack on the theater. and that is the handiwork of Azov Battalion Neo-Nazi and right-wing groups in the Ukrainian National Guard As was previously reported by Russia, the Azov Battalion was behind the attack on the children’s hospital in Mariupol.
Human Rights Watch said it was unable to determine which side attacked the theater. But reliable information is that at least 500 people took refuge in the theater.
On Wednesday, March 16, Russian forces shot down a high-rise building in the northern city of Chernihiv, where debris fell on people waiting in line for bread. according to local time The death toll has risen to at least 13 and dozens of injured are still hospitalized.
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