Zelensky: The situation in eastern Ukraine is “under control”

Zelensky addressed the nation and said that the decisions taken yesterday at a meeting of the Security and Defense Council show that “everything is under control and there is no reason to panic.”

He said the main topic on the agenda was the situation in eastern Ukraine, and stressed that the authorities are doing everything possible to de-escalate and find a peaceful solution to the issue.

“We are aware of everything, we are ready for everything, we believe in the best and for that we do everything together with our partners, our diplomats and most importantly with our army,” he said.

Regarding the withdrawal of embassy staff from several countries, Zelensky said the measure does not represent an “inevitable escalation”.

In recent days, the US and Canada have urged the families of diplomats to leave Ukraine, with Japan saying it could soon follow suit, while the UK withdrew some staff from its embassy. in response to the growing threat from Russia.

“Embassies of EU countries and many others have kept all their employees in Ukraine. The fact that some countries are removing some of their diplomats does not mean an inevitable escalation. “These are the ins and outs of a complex diplomatic game,” Zelensky said.

The Ukrainian president also stressed that Ukraine is working with its partners and acting “as a single team.”

Recently, Russia rallied tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine’s eastern border, sparking fears that the Kremlin could plan another military offensive against its former Soviet neighbor.

Moscow has denied that it is preparing for the invasion and has stated that its troops are there for training.

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