Ambassador of Ukraine in Tirana: In addition to sanctions, we have requested weapons. We ask the Albanian government for fuel

The ambassador said that the airspace has been closed while the western borders continue to be open. Among other things, he said that in addition to sanctions, they have requested weapons and financial assistance. While the Albanian government has asked for help with gasoline and other liquids.

Shkurov added that so far there are dozens of dead, including 2 children. The Ukrainian side has announced that 6 planes and 2 Russian helicopters have been shot down.

Ambassadors: Today at midnight Russia carried out an aggression through a military attack on Ukraine. Ukraine is attacked along the border perimeter. The bombings were carried out on military facilities, but also on peaceful cities, including attacks from temporarily occupied territories such as Donbas and Crimea, as well as from the southeastern region. This is an act of war, an attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a deep violation of the UN Charter and key norms and principles of international law.

Martial law has been declared throughout Ukraine, its airspace has been closed, its western borders continue to be open and it operates under a high security regime. on the border of Ukraine on the border with Belarus and Russia continue hostilities. Diplomatic relations with Russia have been cut off by the February 24 decision. The President of Ukraine draft law on general military mobilization.

There are direct attacks on residential houses, Lice near Kiev have been destroyed and some infrastructure facilities have already been destroyed.

Currently, official support for Ukraine has been expressed by the President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker of Parliament and the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Economy of Albania, the representation of the UN Presidency in Albania as well as party leaders, the people of Albania is massively expressing its support for Ukraine and I thank you for that.

We will not surrender our independence and sovereignty, we will defend our homeland in all ways, but we need active support and help. we call on the EU, the United States of America and the entire democratic world to use such sanctions against the aggressor which will stop it.

Question: What are the ways you seek support for EU countries as long as NATO has made it clear that it will not intervene in this conflict?

Ambassadors: We are currently calling for tougher sanctions and direct discussions from all influential organizations with the Russian aggressor.

Question: Will you seek military assistance in addition to sanctions?

Ambassadors: Yes, in addition to sanctions we have made a request for armaments but also for financial assistance. i We have also made a request to the Albanian government for help with gasoline and other such liquids.

Question: Can you tell us how many people lost their lives during the first hours of the attack, and how many of them are civilians and how many are military?

Ambassadors: We currently have information that on the Ukrainian side we have 40 military casualties, and dozens of civilian casualties but at the moment we do not have the exact figures. We have information that there are 2 children among the victims. We have information that about 50 people in the Russian army have lost their lives. Also 6 planes and 2 helicopters were shot down by the Ukrainian side.

Question: What is the position of Ukraine in relation to Kosovo, it has offered support of all natures for Ukraine while we have had some statements recognizing Kosovo as part of Serbia, what is the official position of Ukraine?

Ambassadors: We are aware of all the support provided by the government of Kosovo, some of these statements of assistance are reflected in the Ukrainian media. For us, any kind of support from the citizens of Kosovo is important. I express my official gratitude. But understanding the human aspect of the situation I am obliged to announce that Ukraine has not yet recognized Kosovo. But, currently we are not talking about the legal context but that of human relations. We are also very grateful for these words of support.

Question: Have you received a response from the Albanian state for the requests you have submitted for assistance, whether for oil or other?

Ambassadors: So far we have only had statements supporting Ukraine and against Russian aggression. These requests have been made recently and some we just have so there has not yet been time to respond. Some of the aid elements have been agreed with Albania and we were waiting for the mode of transport to continue the procedures. I do not end by thanking Albania for this behavior and the solidarity shown to us.

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