President Zelensky of Ukraine, who participated in the G7 Hiroshima Summit, held a press conference in Hiroshima on the evening of the 21st and once again criticized Russia, which continues its military invasion, stating that "the destruction occurring in Bakhmut, Ukraine, is similar to the photo of Hiroshima in the past," and expressed his determination to reconstruct Ukraine in the future, including the fierce battleground of Bakhmut in the east.
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President Zelensky of Ukraine visited the Peace Park in Hiroshima City on the afternoon of November 21, followed by a meeting with Prime Minister Kishida, followed by a press conference just before 7:21 tonight.
In it, President Zelensky reiterated his condemnation of Russia's military aggression, saying, "The aggressors not only keep the people under their control, but also prevent the Ukrainians from existing."
"The destruction taking place in Bakhmut, Ukraine, is similar to the landscape of the old photograph of Hiroshima: all buildings and roads are destroyed. When I saw Hiroshima, I felt that it was a living city. I believe that Bakhmut will definitely be able to rebuild in the future," he said, expressing his determination to rebuild Ukraine in the future, including the fierce battlefield of Bakhmut in the east.
President Zelensky expressed his gratitude, saying, "I saw the Ukrainian flag in Hiroshima, and it is a sign of trust and support for the Ukrainian people," and expressed his expectations for the Japan, saying, "It is a technology for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, and Japan experience is extremely important and technology is necessary."
On the other hand, regarding the announcement by the Russian side that it had completely taken control of Bakhmut, he denied the Russian announcement, saying, "I cannot give you the exact location, but important missions are continuing in Bakhmut, and it is not occupied by Russia as of the 10st."
President Zelensky stated that "the <> points for peace will be a means to stop future aggressors," and emphasized that Ukraine's peace proposal, which includes the withdrawal of Russian troops and territorial integrity, will be an effective way to prevent war not only in the event of a ceasefire with Russia but also in the future.