KYIV, Ukraine – President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Ukraine had received offers of support from Russian businessmen and that Kyiv would give refuge to anyone who backed his country’s fight against Moscow. During an interview with Russian journalists Zelensky said he had received signals of support from Russian businessmen, including Roman Abramovich. ADVERTISEMENTThe Ukrainian leader said the businessmen had told him they wanted to “do something” and “help somehow” to de-escalate Russia’s now month-long military assault on Ukraine. Zelensky said that some Russian business had offered support in the hope of being excluded from penalties in return. He also said that Ukraine was prepared to help Russian businessmen who aided Kyiv’s fight against Russian troops.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 28, 2022 06:59 UTC