Ukrainian Prez says Russia abducted Melitopol mayor, seeks Germany, France's intervention

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the leaders of France and Germany to help secure the release of the mayor of Melitopol who Kyiv says was abducted by Russians.

New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday called on the leaders of France and Germany to help secure the release of the mayor of Melitopol who Ukraine claims have been abducted by Russians, reported AFP.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the leaders of France and Germany to help secure the release of the mayor of Melitopol who Kyiv says was abducted by invading Russian forces: AFP

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