"Close eyes to war in Ukraine": Zelensky criticized some Arab leaders

At the meeting of the League of Arab States was also present President of Syria Bashar Al-Assad, who supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At the same time, other Arab countries preferred to maintain good relations with Moscow. On Friday, May 9, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky accused some Arab leaders of "closing their eyes" for a Russian invasion. About it reports The Independent.

Zelensky arrived at the Summit of the Arab States League in an attempt to enlist the support of the Arab region in confrontation with the Russian Federation. In view of everything, referring to the history of the occupation of the Arab world, he stated that Ukraine would never seem to the mercy of foreigners or colonialists, it is for this reason that Kiev continues to fight.

"Unfortunately, some in the world and here among you close your eyes to those cells [with prisoners of war] and illegal annexation. I am here, and everyone can honestly judge, it does not matter how much Russians try to influence, independence should exist," - explained. Zelensky. Bashar Al-Assad, President of Syria, who supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine, was also present at this meeting, at the same time, other Arab countries preferred to maintain good relations with Moscow.

In turn, Saudi Arabia, which accepted the summit, supported the UN resolution and the call to Russia withdraw troops. The Arabian state has promised to allocate $ 400 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine, but at the same time refused to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation, positioning itself as a neutral side in the conflict. Russia has some economic ties with the Gulf countries, as well as OPEC oil producers.