Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered an online speech in a Belgian parliament on March 31, criticizing Mariupol in eastern Ukraine, which is surrounded by Russian troops, as Russian troops are blocking the evacuation of its inhabitants.
In his speech, President Zelensky said, "Mariupol has been completely besieged for three weeks and Russian troops have closed all entrances to the city. No food, no water, no medical supplies. There is nothing, "he said, saying that a serious humanitarian crisis continues.
"We are doing everything we can every day to secure an evacuation route from Mariupol to evacuate civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, but in most cases the Russian army is moving people. And cannot transport relief supplies, "he blamed the Russian army.