At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Russian agents rented accommodation near the Office of the President of Ukraine in Kyiv. Their goal was to eliminate Volodymyr Zelensky, according to an order issued by the leadership of the Russian Federation.
This is reported by Finway
The Kremlin’s Plan to Capture Ukraine
It has been reported that the Kremlin expected to complete the operation to capture Ukraine within a few days. A central element of this plan was the removal of President Zelensky from the political arena. In materials citing sources, it is emphasized:
“The removal of Zelensky was a key part of Russia’s plan.”
Zelensky’s Decision to Stay in Kyiv
Despite the immediate danger, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky refused evacuation, which was offered to him by U.S. representatives, and remained in the capital. It was during these events that he voiced his famous phrase: “I need ammunition, not a ride.” At that time, Andriy Sibiga, who was serving as Deputy Head of the President’s Office, was in the room with the president and now heads the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Sibiga noted that Zelensky had a choice between his own safety and fulfilling the ultimatum, but he refused to capitulate and stayed in Ukraine with his family. According to Sibiga, he highly values the president’s strength of spirit.