“If Russia Wins, It Will Lead to World War III” – Ukraine President, Why Africans Should Support Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits positions of the country's armed forces near the line of separation from with Russian-backed rebels in Donetsk Region, Ukraine June 9, 2021. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Africa’s support for Ukraine against the Russian invasion. The leader highlighted why Africa cannot afford to take a neutral position, warning that Russia’s victory will lead to World War III.

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Mr Zelenskyy in a digital press conference with African news media, also highlighted what Africa stands to gain by supporting Ukraine. He admonished Africa against supporting Russia, which, he said, is looking for more places to wreak havoc.

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“Today, it is more important to win the information war. This is a war of truth that comes from the journalists of Ukraine, the international networks, from you. All journalists must tell the truth, not spread misinformation carried by the narrative of the Russian Federation, but the truth of what is happening here,” the Ukrainian leader said.

True to his words, President Zelenskyy, who donned his characteristic, simple but iconic short-sleeved military olive green T-shirt, spoke openly and passionately as he responded to questions asked about the Russian invasion of his country and its global implications.

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Zelenskyy said he talked to world leaders, from Europe to America, Australia and Africa, in a bid to have direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, but all to no avail as Moscow was not ready to give peace a chance.

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