Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, survived an assassination attempt by Russia that saw his convoy struck by a Russian missile. In that convoy was the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The missile struck outside of Odessa less than 800 meters from the two world leaders.
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UKRAINE’S President Volodymyr Zelensky has survived an alleged attempt on his life while touring the Black Sea port of Odessa.
He claimed other people died and were injured when a Russian missile struck near his motorcade.
The attack was launched at his line of cars while he was with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Both delegates were a mere 500 to 800 metres from the strike which killed five people, according to a Ukrainian navy spokesperson.
Zelensky told reporters soon afterwards: “Do you see who we are dealing with? It doesn’t matter where you hit.
“I know that there were victims today. I don’t know what other details, but I know there were victims.
“I know there are dead and wounded. This is a blow. My condolences.”
The delegation heard sirens and a big explosion as they headed towards their cars, Mitsotakis said.
Zelensky continued: “It doesn’t matter whether they are military or civilians.
“Whoever they are, there are international guests [the Greek premier]. These people [the Russians] don’t care.
