First Lady Olena Zelenska called for peace and, in particular, the United States of America not to get used to Russia's war against Ukraine, because if this happens, the war will never end. The President's wife stated this in an interview with the American TV channel ABS, which she gave in Kyiv.
The conversation was interrupted for 40 minutes by an air alarm - this episode was also seen by American viewers.
"I really want the whole world, and the Americans too, not to get used to this war. Yes, it is far from you, it lasts a long time, and you can get tired of it, but please don't get used to it, because if everyone gets used to it, this war will never end. Don't get used to the pain. And when you start to think that there might be some reasons for this war, then you are in the zone of Russian propaganda. Be attentive, listen to the truth," she said.
Olena Zelenska also emphasized that Ukraine is not ready to give up its territories in exchange for the "world", as suggested by some Russian and world politicians: "We are not ready to give up our territories. You cannot lose your territories and be calm in the future. The aggressor will not stop at a part of our territory, will not stop until he destroys us. So we have no choice - we have to fight for our independence."
The first lady is convinced that Ukrainians will resist this war. But now our citizens are experiencing terrible tragedies.
"There are children who saw their parents killed. Here, in the Kyiv region, for example, there are boys who saw their mother killed and had to bury her themselves," she said.
According to the President's wife, Russian soldiers resort to destruction and violence, because Russia's goal is to "destroy everything that makes us Ukrainians and distinguishes us from them."
The first lady also spoke about the National Program of psychological assistance to citizens affected by the war, which is being launched on her initiative.
"The big problem is that Ukrainians are not used to going to a psychologist, so a large-scale communication campaign is needed," she is convinced.
In addition, Olena Zelenska emphasized the great role of Ukrainian women in this war, who are doing everything in their place to win: "I was always sure that Ukrainian women are the best. And finally, the world will see the face of a Ukrainian woman."
Certificate. American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network established in 1943. It is one of the "big three" channels of the USA.
