Zelensky: We want to see the continuation of the sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made new statements in the ongoing crisis with Russia.

Zelensky stated that he appreciated the reaction from Germany after Russian President Putin's statements recognizing the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics.

Saying, "I appreciate those who decided to impose sanctions. We want to see the continuation of the pressure of the sanctions."

Zelensky thanked Europe and NATO

In his speech, Zelensky used the following expressions: "We thank the efforts of Europe and NATO. I want to thank my citizens. Today we have received an extremely important signal from Ukrainian society. I am pleased that our idea is being supported. With the support of Poland, we are a NATO candidate for Ukraine. We request that the status be granted. We will continue our cooperation with our friends."

In response to the developments, the Security Council in Ukraine declared a state of emergency in the country. Reserve military personnel were called to duty. In addition, the Ukrainian parliament also approved the imposition of sanctions on 351 people, including members of the Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament, who approved the recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. With the said sanctions, these people will not be allowed to enter Ukraine and acquire property in the country.