Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Ukraine President Zelensky Continues To Push The U.S. And NATO For A No-Fly Zone

Axios: Scoop: Zelensky pushes Biden on no-fly zone 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging President Biden and NATO to impose a "no-fly zone" over "significant parts" of the country, telling Axios in a statement that Ukraine "can beat the aggressor" if the Western allies "do their part."  

Why it matters: President Biden has ruled out sending U.S. troops to fight Russia in Ukraine. That pledge extends to a no-fly zone, which would require the U.S. military to potentially directly engage Russian air forces, White House press secretary Jen Psaki stressed on Monday. 

 Driving the news: Zelensky, who remains in Ukraine under siege from Vladimir Putin, said in a statement to Axios provided through an adviser: "If the West does this, Ukraine will defeat the aggressor with much less blood."  

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WNU Editor: The White House says no .... Biden administration rules out no-fly zone over Ukraine: 'Not going to happen’ (FOX News). 

Ukraine President Zelensky Continues To Push The U.S. And NATO For A No-Fly Zone  

Zelensky says Biden personally ruled out a 'no-fly zone' over Ukraine as Russia attacks -- Business Insider  

Zelensky Urges Biden To Impose No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine -- Zero Hedge  

What would a 'no-fly zone' mean in Ukraine? -- Yahoo News  

Why a no-fly zone over Ukraine would have devastating consequences -- Task & Purpose

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