Thread by @zoyashef

Thread of latest Zelenskiy Telegram video, posted midnight Kyiv time. He looks exhausted, but maintains composure. Speaks only in Ukrainian this time. 1/14

"Today was a difficult but brave day," Zelenskiy says, wearing the same khaki shirt and sweater as in his other videos from today. "We are fighting for our state absolutely on all fronts In the south-east, the north, in many cities of our beautiful Ukraine around the clock." 2/14

Gives update of world leaders he has spoken to - Macron, Scholz, Biden, etc, who have "agreed on new help, new support. Significant help for our country. I thank all the leaders separately," Zelenskiy says. 3/14

Zelenskiy thanks President Biden. Then, "I want to thank the good beautiful Georgian people who took to the streets and their country and supported Ukraine. You are true friends. Thank you." 4/14

Zelenskiy warns Russia is stepping up propaganda war. Russia's "aggression cannot be justified so the occupiers have to come up with more accusations," he says, but adds "no one will believe them." 5/14

“The world will not believe the explanations of why they fired artillery rockets at kindergartens, at houses,” why in the Kyiv oblast “a hail of fire, a hail of fire beat down on an orphanage.” “Sumy oblast was hit by Uragan rocket launchers,” he adds. 6/14

“Residential neighbourhoods, shelters, kindergartens” have been hit. “What is this war against Ukrainian children in kindergarten ... Russia has killed and wounded children," Zelenskiy says. 7/14

"We all must do everything possible to stop this war," Zelenskiy says, which “destroys normal life not only in Ukraine but also in Russia and Europe and in the world." 8/14

Says "Europeans still have no idea what it is like" to be Ukraine. Says things are going to get worse. Calls out the guys and girls fighting in Donbass." 9/14

"We cannot lose the capital," Zelenskiy says, referring to Kyiv. 10/14

Calls on Ukrainians to do whatever it takes to fight back against a "vile and inhumane invader ... We have to understand what awaits us tonight. We must act." 11/14

Asks civilians to be "as careful as possible. Please help each other, especially the elderly." Asks citizens to watch for signs left by saboteurs on the roads or buildings. "Burn enemy equipment," Zelenskiy says. "Do whatever you can." 12/14

"What can you do if even kindergartens aren't off-limits for the enemy. You should not leave them any chance," Zelenskiy says. 13/14

Ends by saying "thoughts and prayers of Ukrainians are with our army. It will be very difficult. Very difficult," but adds Ukraine will be victorious. 14/14

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