Zelenskyy: Panic-inducing messages and information pressure help only Russia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukrainians to remain vigilant when an air-raid warning is issued, warning that Russia remains as deranged as it was at the start of the full-scale invasion.

Source: Zelenskyy's address on 20 November

Quote: "Today, there was a lot of concern and many questions about some kind of particular danger. Although, throughout this time, we have already experienced so many cruel and vile attacks from Russia... It is always essential to pay attention when an air-raid warning is issued. We have that kind of a neighbour – insane. Today, on the 1,001st day of the full-scale war, Russia is just as insane as it was on the 1,000th day and on 24 February. The information frenzy that took place today, with some panic messages passed around – all this benefits only Russia."

Details: He called for support for the Ukrainian military and emphasised the need to ensure that "no one manipulates your emotions for their own advantage".

Background: 

• The United States announced earlier that it would close its embassy in Kyiv on 20 November, citing information about the threat of a major aerial attack by Russia on that day. The diplomatic mission stressed that the closure was due to the risk of a combined missile and drone strike and clarified that there was no threat of a nuclear attack.
• The embassies of Spain and Italy in Kyiv also reported temporarily suspending operations in the Ukrainian capital after receiving "concrete" information about the threat of a large-scale air strike on 20 November.
• The Ukrainian authorities issued an air-raid warning in Kyiv and 10 oblasts. It was in effect for 30 minutes.

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