Ukrainian president claims opposition parties have ties to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a news briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a measure that bans 11 opposition political parties, alleging they have ties to Russia, he announced in a Telegram video posted on March 20.
“Any activity of politicians aimed at splitting or collaborating will not succeed,” he said.
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