‘Ukraine is prepared to take on Russia’, says President

Moscow has accused NATO of provocations

November 26, 2021 10:28 pm | Updated 10:28 pm IST - Kiev

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a press marathon in Kyiv, Ukraine on November 26, 2021.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a press marathon in Kyiv, Ukraine on November 26, 2021.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday Ukraine was ready to take on Russia if Moscow decides to move troops across the border, amid growing Western concern over a new Russian military buildup.

“There is a threat today that there will be war tomorrow,” Mr. Zelensky told a news conference. “We are entirely prepared for an escalation.”

“We need to depend on ourselves, on our army. It is powerful,” he added.

Western countries raised alarm over reported Russian military activity near Ukraine this month.

Moscow has dismissed growing Western claims that Russia may be preparing to invade Ukraine, accusing NATO of provocations.

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