Vladimir Putin ‘sends citizens to death’ knowingly, Volodymyr Zelensky tells Russians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking directly to Russian citizens on Saturday evening, told them that their president was knowingly sending « citizens to their deaths ».

« Russian power understands perfectly well that it is sending its citizens to their deaths, » Volodymyr Zelensky said in Russian, calling on Moscow’s forces to surrender. « You will be treated in a civilized manner…no one will know the circumstances of your surrender, » he said just hours after Russia passed a law toughening penalties for voluntary surrender and desertion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed amendments providing for up to 10 years in prison for soldiers who desert or refuse to fight.

Original article published on BFMTV.com