Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy carries a pistol and would have fought to the demise along with his interior circle had the Russians stormed his Kyiv headquarters in the beginning of the battle, he mentioned in an interview proven on Saturday.
“I know how to shoot. Could you imagine (a headline like) ‘The President of Ukraine is taken captive by Russians?’ This is a disgrace. I believe this would be a disgrace,” he instructed the 1+1 tv channel.
In the primary days after the Feb. 24, 2022 invasion, Ukrainian officers mentioned Russian intelligence models tried to interrupt into Kyiv however have been defeated and failed to achieve Bankova Street within the centre, dwelling to the presidential workplaces.
Other Russian models launched an assault on the outskirts of Kyiv, however have been unable to advance. Officials additionally reported a number of unsuccessful sabotage makes an attempt inside the town.
“I think if they had gone inside, into the administration, we would not be here,” Zelenskiy mentioned. It was not clear which Russian models he was referring to.
“No one would have been taken prisoner because we had a very seriously prepared defence of Bankova Street. We would have been there to the last,” he mentioned.
Asked whether or not he carried a pistol and practised utilizing it, he replied that he did, whereas dismissing a suggestion he might need used it to kill himself slightly than be captured.
“No, no, no. It’s not (to shoot) myself. To shoot back, surely,” he mentioned.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
