"Sit down with me, what are you afraid of?" Zelensky tells PutinMarch 4, 2022 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ukrainian president Volodimir Zelensky has addressed a statement directly to Russian president Vladimir Putin, Marca reports. Tensions remain high, despite an agreement for humanitarian corridors, and Zelensky has called for more negotiations. "Sit down with me at the negotiations table, I'm free," Zelensky said at a press conference with international media present. "Just not 30 metres away like with [French president, Emmanuel] Marcron or [German chancellor, Olaf] Scholz. "I'm a neighbour, I don't bite, I'm a normal man. "What are you afraid of? I'm not a terrorist." Zelensky was addressing the press in a search for international support. "The whole world started making decisions too late," he said in a recent television address. "I want to thank the countries that are helping with weapons. We are thankful, but it's too late." Ukraine continue to fight to defend their country as Russia edge closer to the capital of Kyiv, with hopes of a diplomatic solution remaining as negotiations in Belarus continue between delegations from both countries. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |