The United States has nominated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to flee him from Kievbut he rejected it, according to a telegram from the Associated Press.
“The war is here. “I need ammunition, not a means of transportation,” Zelenski was quoted as saying by a senior US intelligence official. The same source described Zeleski as optimistic.
Russian forces have reached the Ukrainian capital, which they have surrounded while launching airstrikes on cities and military bases in various parts of the country.
Earlier, the Washington Post reported that they were ready to help Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to leave Kiev, citing US and Ukrainian officials.
Earlier, Zelensky, along with high-ranking Ukrainian officials, said in a video message that they had not left Kiev. He spoke of a difficult night, as he estimated that the Russians would try to occupy Kiev in the next few hours.
Earlier, his spokesman, Alexei Arestovich, said that Kiev was ready to discuss a ceasefire, stressing that this morning he would clarify when and where the talks would take place.
He added that it was still unclear whether the Israeli prime minister would agree to become a mediator.
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