If you, dear European leaders, do not help us today, war will come knocking at your door tomorrow - Zelensky

"What are we hearing today? It's not just rocket blasts, fighting, drone strikes. It's the sound of a new iron curtain coming down and closing Russia off from the civilised world," another statement by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky recently made a statement and spoke about the situation in the country, the actions of the Ukrainian military and Russian aggression:

"The Ukrainian army, our border guards, police and special services have foiled enemy attacks. In the language of the conflict this can be called an operational pause.

Our armed forces are doing an excellent job in the Donbass, the city defence forces are working very hard at Kharkiv, they are dependable, these are our lads. The most problematic situation today is in the south. Our troops are engaged in fierce fighting on the outskirts of Kherson. The enemy is advancing from occupied Crimea, trying to advance towards Melitopol.

In the north, the enemy advances slowly in the area of Chernigov Region... Strong defenses are being built in Zhytomyr Region. The enemy's landing at Gostomel is blocked, troops have been ordered to destroy them.

Yes, unfortunately, we have losses, losses of our heroes.

Yes, Russian soldiers have been taken prisoner. Some of them are being helped by our doctors. Many Russian planes and many armoured vehicles have been destroyed," Zelensky said.

He also addresses the Russian population:

Yes, we can see that many Russians are shocked by what is happening. Some Russians are already calling out on social media that they are against the war. We can see that. But the Russian leadership is not taking this into account

please.

If you hear, if you hear that you are entering into an independent country, please come out in the square, address the President of your country.

We are Ukrainians. We are on our own land. You are Russians. Now your military has started a war. There is a war in our country. I want to see you on the Red Square or somewhere else in the streets of your capital city, Moscow, St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg and other cities of Russia. Not just on Instagram - it's very important.

What are we seeing at this hour? Russia is becoming to the world community an analogue of the so-called 'DNR' - it's complete isolation," Zelensky said.

According to the President of Ukraine, he is in constant contact with partners and heads of international organisations. He once again addressed the world:

"If you, dear European leaders, dear world leaders, leaders of the free world, do not help us today, tomorrow war will knock at your door," Zelensky said.