The princely couple affirmed their support for Volodymyr Zelensky in a tweet, condemning the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskydecided to stay in Kiev to face the Russian invasion. The former comedian has received support from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, this Saturday, February 26. Kate Middleton and Prince William posted a message of support for the invaded Head of State on their Twitter account. “In October 2020, we had the privilege of meeting with President Zelensky and the First Lady to hear their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future. Today, we stand with the president and all the people of Ukraine as they bravely fight for that future“, they wrote.
As Ukrainians confront Russian soldiers and the government decides to give weapons to anyone willing to use them once morest the enemy, the princely couple predicts that “Russian losses will probably be ‘heavier and bigger than expected as Ukrainian Armed Forces put up fierce resistance across the country“, he added in the tweet. It is rare for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to speak out on current political events. That is why their support is all the more notable.
In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.
Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future ???????? W & C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) February 26, 2022
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Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky. © Ukrainian President’s Office/Zuma Press/Bestimage Zuma Press/Bestimage
The President remains in place
While the russian troops have arrived en masse in the city of Kiev, and are moving to the rest of the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky has decided to maintain his positions and to face the invader, even though he knows he is the main target. He is in mortal danger and is aware of it. He posted a video from Kyiv in which he said: “I am here, the government is here, our people are here. We don’t fold, we will protect our state, our independence. Glory to the men and women who defend us. Glory to Ukraine.”
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