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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the fighting in Ukraine could be prolonged, but there was no need for additional mobilizations at this time. He also mentioned nuclear weapons again.
Krychko, mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv (Kyiv), meanwhile, warned that Kyiv could be cut off from electricity, heating and water this winter if Russian airstrikes on critical infrastructure continue, calling the "apocalypse" the world's economy. He also said that a apocalyptic scenario could also occur. As Russian forces continue to struggle in Ukraine, Putin said in a televised speech that it could be a "long process" for Russia to achieve results in its "special military operations." Putin, meanwhile, said there was no need for additional mobilizations -- at least not now. Russian President Vladimir Putin: "In this situation, it makes no sense to talk about additional mobilization.
Neither the state nor the Ministry of Defense needs it." This is the first time since World War II. Russian society fell into great unrest and confusion.
In a speech on Wednesday, Putin warned the West that Russia would use all available means to defend itself. Mr Putin said the risk of nuclear war has increased. He added that Russia sees nuclear weapons as a means of retaliation, not as a preemptive strike. "We are not insane. We know what nuclear weapons are.
We obviously have more advanced and modern means of nuclear weapons than any other nuclear power, but we are using nuclear weapons like a razor." We're not going to run around the world brandishing it, but of course we'll move on from the fact that we have it." Putin boasted in July that it was just the beginning, but so far the war has been going on for a long time. was rarely mentioned.
For Ukrainians, meanwhile, after nearly 10 months of war, fears only intensify as winter approaches and airstrikes intensify. Kyiv's mayor Klitschko said on Thursday that a "doomsday scenario" was possible if Russia continued to attack infrastructure. Kyiv Mayor Klitschko: "Kyiv may lose power, water and heating supplies.
Given the low temperatures, housing will be uninhabitable, and a Hollywood horror movie-like apocalypse will emerge." It could happen, but we're fighting to make sure it doesn't happen. We're doing everything we can. We're fighting. We're not giving up." does not have enough heated shelters to house its population of 3.6 million. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to prepare to evacuate in case the situation worsens.
A Kyiv resident said people were praying for victory to come as soon as possible so they could live in their homes. We are fighting. We're not giving up." In the event of a complete power outage, Kyiv would not have enough heated shelters for its 3.6 million people. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to prepare to evacuate in case the situation worsens. A Kyiv resident said people were praying for victory to come as soon as possible so they could live in their homes.
We are fighting. We're not giving up." In the event of a complete power outage, Kyiv would not have enough heated shelters for its 3.6 million people. Mayor Klitschko urged residents to prepare to evacuate in case the situation worsens. A Kyiv resident said people were praying for victory to come as soon as possible so they could live in their homes.