Thread by @olgatokariuk

'We see, feel and appreciate the world’s solidarity. But stopping Putin will require resolute and immediate steps. We need aircraft. We need effective air and missile defense systems... to stop Russian aircraft&missiles from killing more civilians': 🇺🇦 FM
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'Russian Sberbank needs to be banned from SWIFT, countries must stop buying Russian oil, which is now tainted with Ukrainian blood, and ban Russian ships from ports; and the hard currency of Russian financial institutions in the US, Switzerland, Japan, UK & the EU must be frozen'

'Russia and Putin must be completely isolated. Russian ambassadors and representatives must be expelled from international organizations. Boycotts and bans on cultural and sporting events must be expanded'

'I know some of these actions have taken place. As Ukraine’s emissary to the world, I have been deeply moved by the millions who have protested Russia’s invasion in the streets of their capitals, increasing the pressure on their governments to act.'

'A lot more can and must be done to stop Russia. There is no time to wait or hesitate. The time to pass this collective test of our humanity is now. “Never again” must become a rallying cry, a call to action, not a solemn but empty promise'

'The time to prove the 21st century will be different from the 20th century is now.'
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