Today, I initiated a phone call with the president of the Russian Federation, the result with silence. Though, the silence should be in the Donbas.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “Today, I initiated a phone call with the president of the Russian Federation, the result with silence. Though, the…”
On the recordFebruary 23, 2022
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Ukrainian President expressing frustration over lack of communication with Russia amid escalating tensions.
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