Zelenskyy says 'pauses' in conflict would help Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Thursday (Jan 11) that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Thursday (Jan 11) that any "pauses" in Ukraine's defence against the Russian invasion would only help Moscow to re-arm and allow it to "run us over".

He was speaking from Estonia, as Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of targeting civilians in their missile strikes in a sharp escalation of attacks, and as three Black Sea countries signed an agreement on clearing mines from its waters.

Zelenskyy was visiting the Estonian capital Tallinn on the second stage of a tour of staunch Baltic allies, part of efforts to bolster support for Kyiv with the war nearing its second anniversary.

Karis called for "no limits on providing Ukraine with arms", also suggesting that Ukraine should be allowed to strike inside Russia with Western weapons.