Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov addressed the residents of Donetsk, Lugansk, Makeevka, Gorlovka, Yenakiyevo, Alchevsk, Krasny Luch, Krasnodon and other cities of the Ukrainian Donbass.
The head of the defense department assured that Ukraine still considers them its citizens and gave several recommendations on how to counteract the occupying authorities.
Those who did not commit crimes , assured that they were not in danger.
– We will deal with some disagreements later. Our whole country is different Ukrainians, we can afford to be different, because we are a free people. But we are united,” said Alexei Reznikov.
First of all, urged to evade violent mobilization in any way in order to save lives.
< p>– If you are still taken to the Russian troops, try to go over to the side of the Ukrainian army as soon as possible.
Everyone who has already surrendered their weapons– in safety. We will deal with all the formalities. The main thing is to avoid the irreparable and save your life.
If you have committed a crime, but want to be saved, – run. Or give up. Only very quickly,” the Minister of Defense advised.
According to him, remorse will be taken into account.
Those who surrender with equipment or help capture a Russian officer may be eligible for mitigation.
“And it will be a fair trial, and not a trial that they tried to accustom you to for eight years,” the head of the defense department emphasized.
Committed crimes after serving their sentences will be be able to return to normal life.
– We need working hands to restore Donbass after it has been cleared of the occupiers. And you yourself are needed by your families, your loved ones. This is your chance,” Alexey Reznikov assured.
Separately, the Minister of Defense addressed mothers, wives and girlfriends“those who can fall into the clutches of Russian invaders”:
– Hide your loved ones. Shelter from trouble. They will thank you later and you will rejoice together. Do not believe Russian propaganda – it brings only grief and death. Listen to your heart.
Ukraine will ensure the peace and prosperity of all our regions, which are now tormented by war. Together we will make it faster. Remember, time is running out.
After the atrocities of Russia in Mariupol, Kharkov, Sumy, Chernigov, our soldiers are determined to burn out all the interventionists and their accomplices with red-hot iron. Don't be among them. Make no mistake,” Oleksiy Reznikov said at the end of his address.
On March 22, the 27th day of a full-scale war in Ukraine began.
During this time, the enemy lost about 15.3 thousand personnel.
Recall that you can follow the situation on the interactive map of hostilities in Ukraine.
More information about the war in Ukraine – online news read the ICTV Facts article.
