Ukraine: Civilians enlist to face a Russian invasion

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M.De Chalvron, C.Kenck, L.Lavieille, A.Belzudnyi – France 2

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The Russian threat continues to escalate over a potential invasion of Ukraine. The United States stands ready to come to the aid of the Ukrainians, who can also count on the support of civilians who are enlisting en masse for a possible war.

Russia continues to threaten Ukraine and the conflict drags on. Thursday, February 3, Emmanuel Macron must speak with Vladimir Putin on the phone. If for the moment Russia is only at the threat stage, NATO remains on its guard. The American President, Joe Biden, decided to send several thousand soldiers in case of an attack. Some civilians also enlist to defend their country.


This is the case of Vladimir Klitschko, former boxing world champion. The local star, and brother of the mayor of Kiev, at decided to commit in front of the cameras. The latter says he is ready to fight in the event of a Russian invasion. “You have two options, you can run away or you can face the challenge. I chose to face it and protect the environment of my family, my friends, my loved ones, my daughter, period”he explains. In recent weeks, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian civilians have joined the territorial forces.

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