I am often asked about how you have changed this year. And I always answer: "He haven't changed. He is the same. The same guy I have met when we were seventeen."
But actually, something has changed: you smile much less now. For example, like on this photo... 1/2
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Wish for miracles? 🇺🇦 create them themselves.
Want faith, hope? Both have been in the army for a long time.
Want light? It's in each of us.
Today it's only one wish.
It'll come true not by a miracle, but our work. Fight. Mutual aid. Humanity.
Happy New Year! Year of our victory
Extremely pleased to meet in Kyiv, where sirens are still heard — but I believe that soon there will be a peaceful sky all over Ukraine. This support, especially now, means that 🇺🇦 is closer to victory. We are grateful to Mr.President and 🇺🇸 nation! Together we will win!
Надзвичайно рада зустрітись із паном саме тут, у Києві. Де поки що лунають сирени – але вже скоро, я вірю, буде мирне небо, як і по всій Україні. Ця підтримка, особливо зараз, означає, що 🇺🇦 – ще ближче до перемоги. Дякуємо пану Президенту і 🇺🇸 народу! Разом переможемо!
Good morning, European friends! How are you? Reading tweets, drinking coffee? Want to feel how Ukrainians start their day? Go down to cold basement for a couple of hours: with a flashlight and a power bank instead of a warm cup – having no idea when will the electricity be. 1/2
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I wish you to have more reasons for smiling. And you know what it takes. We all do.
You are stubborn enough. But the main thing is to have enough health. So please, be healthy! I want to smile near you forever. Give me this opportunity! 2/2
Polish people support Ukrainians as true friends, allies and family. And we are extremely grateful for that. Thank you for incredible help and hospitality.
Congratulations on the Independence Day, Poland! Our reliable friendly shoulder will always be there when you need it🇺🇦🇵🇱
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Heart breaking photo. Missile destroyed this couple's home. It took away their happy carefree future. But there is something Russia could not take away from them. Each other. I am often asked about where do I find strength to fight daily. There is only one answer: in our people.
Had a warm conversation with the Princess of Wales. Thanked Her Highness for attention, as well as for unprecedented support of 🇺🇦 from the Great Britain.
My deepest condolences to the . Grateful for the opportunity to show my final respect to Her Majesty the Queen.
Мене часто запитують про те, як ти змінився за цей рік. І я завжди відповідаю: «Не змінився. Він той самий. Той самий хлопець, якого я зустріла, коли нам було по сімнадцять».
Але насправді дещо змінилося: ти набагато менше усміхаєшся нині. Наприклад, так, як на цьому фото… 1/2
I was honored to speak to the Princess of Wales and the First Lady of 🇺🇸 Jill Biden at the official reception for the coronation of His Majesty Charles the III. A real pleasure to meet these exquisite ladies with open hearts and the great friends of 🇺🇦.
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"Ours". How much power is in this word. Thousands of people on Kherson streets meet their defenders with blue and yellow flags – footage that bring tears to the eyes of every Ukrainian today. Ours are at home. Kherson is free. Soon the whole 🇺🇦 will be free.
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Little Ukrainian Yana has more inner strength than the occupiers who tried to kill her by shelling the station in Kramatorsk. With each day she steps more and more confidently towards a new, happy life. I am glad for Yana and hope that soon we will meet in peaceful Ukraine.
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Це 🇷🇺 напала на 🇺🇦, знищує міста та вбиває людей. Українці захищають свою країну та майбутнє своїх дітей.
Якщо ми відмовимося від боротьби — завтра нас не буде. Якщо РФ відмовиться від війни — війна закінчиться.
, вам варто просити миру в президента іншої країни.
It is Russia which invaded 🇺🇦, destroys cities and kills civilians. Ukrainians defend their land and their children’s future.
If we give up — we will not exist tomorrow. If 🇷🇺 gives up — war will be over.
, you’d better ask RF’s President for peace. Not Ukraine.
A great honor for me to be present at the farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of all Ukrainians. Her attention to 🇺🇦 was an important signal of support. She wished us better times and shared our desire for freedom. We will always remember it with deep gratitude.
Tanks and missiles are always preceded by propaganda and disinformation. One of our main tasks today – to tell the truth to the world about Russia's crimes in Ukraine, using all possible tools. So, now I am here. – the only Twitter page of mine. Join me.
This year, together we evacuated, helped with treatment and rehabilitation, provided humanitarian aid. "Soft power" of the First Ladies has never been so powerful and effective. Grateful to my First Ladies Summit colleagues for their incredible support: bit.ly/3G6qMB0
These are Lyudmila and Oleksandr. An ordinary family from Kryvyi Rih: two children, work. Russian missile hit their apartment on December 16 and changed everything. 1.5-year-old Timofey died together with his parents. The eldest, 7-year-old Maksym, became an orphan. 1/2
Russia began the day with massive terror. There are dead and injured in the center of Kyiv – civilians that were doing their morning business. Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Khmelnytskyi – Russians target civilians. This is a true face of the terrorist state #RussiaIsATerroristState
Arrived in New York together with to participate in the 78th session of General Assembly. It will be about restoring trust and global solidarity. And 🇺🇦 has a lot to say about this. So important meetings are ahead. Solidarity — our main weapon against aggression.
Dog named Crimea was found near a funnel remained from house in Dnipro. His owners died here – 2 adults and 2 children. Their father learned about it while being in ranks of 🇺🇦 Armed Forces. Wordless to describe the grief and pain. Russia will bear responsibility for everything.
У Туреччині зустрілася з героями «Азова» – подякувала їм за боротьбу та стійкість. також допоміг влаштувати їм зустріч із родинами. Це важливий день, та попереду ще довгий шлях. Україна боротиметься за свободу й повернення додому кожної нашої людини.
I think, I met one of the greatest women of our time . We discussed extremely difficult topics of RF crimes against Ukrainians. In the darkest times, I thank my 🇺🇸 friends for their incredible support of 🇺🇦. I am sure that together we will overcome any difficulties.
Met with "Azov" heroes in Turkey – expressed gratitude for the striving and resilience. helped in arranging a meeting with their families. It is an important day, but there is still a long way to go. 🇺🇦 will fight for freedom and returning of each person back home.
Grateful to His Majesty King Charles III for the invitation to coronation ceremony and attention to Ukraine. Your consistent support, firm stance and shared values of our nations are the key to great friendship and building a better future for our countries🇺🇦🇬🇧 1/2
This is a 9-year-old girl named Sasha. Russian occupiers shot her family's car during evacuation from Gostomel. Sasha was saved, but her hand, unfortunately, was not. But this terrible story has an optimistic continuation. 1/2
Today, we all were horrified by a photo of an overturned baby carriage from Vinnytsia. And then, reading the news, I realized that I know this girl. Knew... I will not write all the words I want to, to those who killed her. I will write to you about Lisa. 1/2
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6-річний Влад втратив маму в Бучі. Впевнена, ви пам'ятаєте його фото біля її могили. Воно було квінтесенцією смутку. Сьогодні Влад нарешті посміхається – завдяки реабілітації в таборі від Gen.Ukrainian. Тут фахівці допомагають 🇺🇦 дітям долати пережите і знову бути щасливими. 1/2
Invitation that will be remembered forever. Was honored to attend coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and to wish them a successful reign and prosperity. Was glad to hear words of support toward Ukraine from guests of the ceremony. 1/4
RF crimes are insane. This night, maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia region became target. 2 days old boy died…
Horrible pain. We will never forget and never forgive.
My sincere condolences to the loved ones of the baby. Speedy recovery to the injured. Our hearts are with you.
Even one day of war is a lot – it costs lives that cannot be returned. We remember everyone. We celebrate not a year of war, but a year of resilience, humanity and salvation. A year of united Ukraine that has changed the world. A year of those who made faith and hope a reality🇺🇦
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День, якого чекала вся Україна. В який у 215 родин наших Героїв повернулось щастя. Думки і радість мільйонів українців сьогодні разом із ними. Дякуємо. За подвиг, за незламність, за Україну!🇺🇦
The coronation of Their Majesties King Charles the III and Queen Camilla is certainly a historic event. It is a great honor for me to be here and represent Ukraine, especially now. Wish you many years of reign! 🇬🇧
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Russian terrorists began their "working week" with a massive missile attack on 🇺🇦 energy infrastructure. But we are holding on. And we dream of every person in Europe starting their morning in warmth and safety. Write if anything, we will answer as soon as we have signal:) 2/2
Бажати чудес? Українці творять їх самі.
Бажати віри та надії? Обидві вже давно – в ЗСУ.
Бажати світла? Воно – в кожному з нас.
Тож сьогодні лише одне бажання.
І воно втілиться не дивом, а нашою працею. Боротьбою. Взаємодопомогою. Людяністю.
З Новим роком! Роком нашої перемоги.
Злочини Росії не вкладаються в голові. Уночі вона обстріляла пологовий на Запоріжжі. Загинув хлопчик, якому було лише 2 дні…
Невимовний біль. Ніколи не забудемо і не пробачимо.
Мої щирі співчуття близьким малюка. Якнайшвидшого одужання постраждалим. Наші серця разом із вами.
Had the honor of launching the “Hetman Ivan Mazepa” corvette. Its name was chosen in 2021 by the President . Built in Turkey, it will serve Ukraine and will be the first ship of its kind in our Navy. Wishing fair wind, success and victories only!
Feels strange – not to hear any sirens. At the invitation, I arrived to the USA to discuss our needs in the fight against the aggressor. It is also the topic of the meeting with . His position remains the same: independent 🇺🇦 will exist much longer than Putin.
Denmark — one of 🇺🇦’s powerful allies, sharing our values and desire for victory and recovery. We are pleased to be here on a work visit to strengthen the bonds and friendship between our countries. True strength is born in mutual support. Thank you for being with Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇩🇰
We are not fine because of the war. Therefore, the National Mental Health Program was actively developed this year. We attract foreign specialists and study international experience to create a truly comprehensive project. What we have already achieved: bit.ly/3FZvss7
Festive Saturday — and the continuation of ru-terror. While 🇺🇦 children are enjoying the sweets received yesterday — 🇷🇺 attack residential buildings. In Dnipro, high-rise building was destroyed, people are under the rubble. Terrible photos say about our enemy more than any words.
Had my first BBC radio interview – a significant broadcaster with an impressive history and experience. Prime Minister Churchill's speeches that rallied nation during the Second World War were heard here. I talked about modern war, 🇺🇦 resistance and our indomitable people. 1/2
The day the whole Ukraine was waiting for. The day which brought back happiness to 215 families of our Heroes. The thoughts and joy of millions of Ukrainians are with them today. We are grateful. Grateful for the feat, for indomitability, for Ukraine!🇺🇦
Польський народ невтомно підтримує українців, як справжній друг, союзник, родина. І ми не втомимося казати: дякуємо! Дякуємо за неймовірну допомогу й гостинність, що рятують життя.
З Днем незалежності, Польще! Наше надійне дружнє плече завжди буде поруч, коли це потрібно. 🇺🇦🇵🇱
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On New Year‘s Eve, cities should be covered by wave of celebration, joy and hope. Ukrainian cities are again covered by missile wave from Russia. Ruining lives of others is a disgusting habit of our neighbors. But we will persevere and be even stronger – in spite of everything.
Мала честь спустити на воду корвет «Гетьман Іван Мазепа». Їм’я для нього обрав у 2021 році Президент . Побудований у Туреччині, він служитиме Україні і стане першим кораблем такого класу в наших Військово-Морських Силах. Бажаю попутного вітру, успіху і лише перемог!🇺🇦
After terrorist attacks on 🇺🇦 civilian infrastructure yesterday, RF continued them at night. Morning in all regions also began with an air alarm. But enemy cannot understand nor overcome the spirit of our people. Ukrainians are already winners. United, brave and indomitable🇺🇦
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She is in the USA now, preparing to get a high-tech prosthesis as part of our program with . A modern device that allows to move fingers and live a fulfilled life. Proud of 🇺🇦 children’s spirit. We will rebuild the Ukraine of our dreams – strong and independent. 2/2
Hryhorii Skovoroda put freedom at the center of his philosophy – just what our people are fighting for. Russians still have not forgiven him for an audacious love of freedom, destroying philosopher's museum with missiles. But neither time nor shelling has power over his ideas 1/2
Kyiv. Morning after sleepless night under fire. Anxiety once again...
Children running and screaming for shelter to the sounds of explosions. But it should not be like this - anywhere and never. Fear cannot be turned off – but we do not stop, we act. Ukraine continues to fight 🇺🇦
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Heute verlasse ich Frankfurt mit einer Offenbarung: die Menschen in Deutschland haben den schutzsuchenden Ukrainern so viel Liebe, Wärme und Sorge geschenkt, daß meine Landsleute hier sich geschützt fühlen und mit Zuversicht in die Zukunft schauen.
#DankeDeutschland
Russian missiles massively hit Ukrainian cities and our children must hide in the subway once again. They are trying to intimidate and break us – but Ukrainians sing. Truth is on the side of our nation. Ukrainians are not afraid, they know: enemy is mad because we are winning.🇺🇦
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Дуже важкий день для 🇺🇦. В авіакатастрофі ми втратили голову МВС і його колег, та найбільша трагедія – що загинули діти. Вони мають безкінечну віру в те, що ми, дорослі, зможемо їх захистити. Мої думки – з родинами загиблих. Бажаю якнайшвидшого одужання постраждалим.
Фотографія, від якої крається серце. Російська ракета забрала в цієї пари дім. Забрала щасливу, безтурботну старість. Але дечого Росія не змогла в них забрати: одне одного. Мене часто питають, де я знаходжу сили боротися кожен день. Відповідь одна: у наших людях.
Sleeping standing up, being held hostage without food and water, seeing death of loved ones – what 🇺🇦 children experienced because of ru-occupiers. We do everything possible for their rehabilitation from tortures. Glad that Gen.Сamp camp in 🇪🇸 has welcomed Ukrainian children 1/2
Dear European friends, Ms.Ursula . Unspeakably glad to see you wearing Ukrainian colors 🇺🇦 in the EU Parliament – colors of freedom and courage. Another support manifestation, which is felt not only by me, but also by all Ukrainians. Thank you for being with us! 🇪🇺🇺🇦
Had an honor to meet with the King of 🇸🇪 Carl XVI Gustaf and the Queen Silvia. I expressed my gratitude for the support of 🇺🇦. Our countries have not only common flag colors, but also common principles. The main one is that human life is priceless and its quality is a priority.
Kherson. A city that is being shelled by Russians daily. Today a public transport station was hit – a strike on civilians who had plans, were in a hurry to get somewhere or were simply living. At least 12 dead. Aggressor took their lives only because it can — until it is stopped.
This is how baseness and weakness of an aggressor who cannot admit its defeat looks like. Another attack on 🇺🇦 civilians by Russians. On a weekend, the center of Kherson was shelled – unfortunately, at least 7 dead and 35 wounded. No excuses for ru-terror – only a harsh response.
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Great honor to meet King Charles III . Today, he visited our refugees in Catholic cathedral in London, where the Ukrainian Welcoming Center is. Great countries are measured by great humanity. Convinced once again: 🇺🇦 are welcomed by friends, whose welcome is sincere.
Ukrainian defenders — the support and symbol of our people’s freedom. Each day – your day, because it is you who choose our right to life. You all are our heroes. The best and invincible. We thank you and believe in victory – today and always. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to heroes!🇺🇦
Усесвітній день дітей – це також день Лізи з Вінниці, Влада з Бучі, Гриші з Києва та багатьох інших, над чиїми історіями горювала вся Україна. Тисячі 🇺🇦 малюків через російську агресію місяцями живуть у холоді, без світла й води, без батьків, можливості вчитись та лікуватись. 1/2
Russia started a week with massive attack on Kyiv downtown and a number of regions. Kamikaze drones targeting against civilians and critical infrastructure. Our people must hide from the explosions. 🇺🇦 cannot be intimidated with hysterical terror. We will resist, we will rebuild.
Ru-crimes in 🇺🇦 are not dry statistics. Behind each number – story of a person, pain, loss. This is what the Russian War Crimes exhibition, which opened today in London, is about. These photos are a small part of what is happening. But it is enough to feel what war really is. 1/2
"Ukraine fatigue". One of common questions — in Davos too. The answer is simple: you cannot stop extinguishing fire when half of building is still burning. If world stops supporting 🇺🇦, if Ukrainians stop — then all the hard way was in vain. Victory or nothing. No middle ground.
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Це – Юрій Кузнєцов, травматолог міської лікарні Ізюма. Його робоча зміна тривала півроку окупації. Без світла і води Юрій із колегами рятував, оперував і приймав пологи. Попри все вони залишились і зробили більше, ніж могли, врятувавши сотні людей. 1/2
I had an honor of attending the reception of Queen Consort of 🇬🇧 Camilla, dedicated to the fight against violence against women. Expressed gratitude to her for taking care of refugees and explained what crimes are Ukrainians facing on the occupied territories. 1/2
Це – Віка. Ще вчора в неї була улюблена робота сомельє, родина та багато мрій. Разом із чоловіком вона чекала на дитину. Їхні життя сьогодні обірвав іранський дрон.
Це – не війна, це – тероризм. А терористам не місце в міжнародних організаціях. Їхнє місце на лаві підсудних.
We have been using each opportunity to make 🇺🇦 be heard. This week we have spoken to 🇩🇪 , 🇦🇪 , 🇪🇸 and a number of other media outlets. Mostly they ask about what we need. Without a doubt – we need victory. And to get it, we need promised weapons.
Begun our visit to the Kingdom of Sweden together with . The country sheltered about 50,000 of 🇺🇦 and systematically supports Ukraine in its battle and on the way to 🇪🇺. We are grateful to Sweden and its people for their openness to help and powerful partnership🇸🇪🇺🇦
We are pleased to welcome the President of 🇰🇷 Yun Suk Yeol and the First Lady Kim Keon Hee to Ukraine. We look forward to a productive continuation of the dialogue between our countries. We are grateful for all the support and help provided to Ukraine by the Republic of Korea🇺🇦🇰🇷
Together with visited 🇺🇦 military at the training camp in Salisbury. Today, more than 2.000 of our boys and girls are learning important skills in 🇬🇧 – from tactical medicine to firearms. The best world’s experience — their saved lives, and thus Ukraine's victory.
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Я бажаю тобі більше причин для усмішки. І ти знаєш, що для цього треба. Ми всі знаємо.
Впертості в тебе вистачить. Головне – щоб вистачило здоров’я. Тож будь здоровий, будь ласка! Я хочу усміхатися разом із тобою завжди. Подаруй мені цю можливість! 2/2
Російський нічний терор знову накрив🇺🇦. В Києві уламки ракети влучили в багатоповерхівку, забравши три життя. Ще вісім людей постраждали. Через обстріл Дніпропетровщини поранені двоє дітей. У багатьох регіонах – руйнування. Мої співчуття всім постраждалим та родинам загиблих. 1/2
Grateful for the warm welcome, Poland! Our love and support are with you forever. Grateful to the🇵🇱people for help – Ukraine will always help in return. I am also grateful to every Ukrainian who believes and fights for our victory. Niech żyje Polska, niech żyje wolna Ukraina!🇺🇦🇵🇱
Poland is love. Many Ukrainians have been sheltered here, and today 🇺🇦 medics are trained here as part of a program we initiated with First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda. They are practicing helicopter rescue, burns and other injuries. These new skills will save a lot of lives. 1/2
Does protocol matter if my country is facing an inhuman enemy onslaught? Today, my main message to the USA Congress – Ukraine needs weapons! RF is destroying 🇺🇦 cities and killing our children – we have no other option but to protect them with all our might. 1/2
Meetings with Jill Biden are special for me. I appreciate her support and will always remember the courage to visit 🇺🇦 in the spring of 2022. Expressed gratitude for the help to 🇺🇦 from 🇺🇸. Reliable partner's shoulder gives birth to resilience, that will become a victory.
Had an honor of meeting UK Prime Minister and his wife Akshata Murthy personally. Talked with her a lot about the education of children and our book projects. Invited by Ms. Murthy to join the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen and work of 1/2
My visit to France began with a meeting with First Lady Brigitte Macron – not only my colleague, but a real friend of mine and of all 🇺🇦. Thanked for her contribution in supporting our people’s fight, and sincere care and attention to Ukrainians who escaped to 🇫🇷 because of war.
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Ukraine needs not only victory, but also justice. So, in my address to , I called on all those supporting our people to take a consistent step and support the UN General Assembly resolution on creation of a special tribunal on the ru-aggression crime against Ukraine.
#Mykolayiv. 11-year-old boy was rescued from the rubbles of his own house destroyed by a missile. Fight for his life continues – his father cannot hold back tears. Why instead of a family breakfast, parents have to dig their children out of the ruins? #RussiaisATerroristState
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The center of Odesa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The enemy is destroying historic buildings and lives. This night 19 people were wounded, 1 person was killed. My condolences to the families. All of 🇺🇦 is with Odesa in our thoughts.
📷 Kostiantyn Liberov, Vlada Liberova
Чим сильніша Україна – тим більше лютує ворог. Під масованим російським ударом сьогодні опинилась низка наших регіонів. У Києві загинула цивільна людина, є поранені. Попри все пишаюсь витримкою українців під час багатогодинних тривог, нашою незламністю 🇺🇦
Крики людей під завалами знищеного російською ракетою будинку. Їх має почути кожен, хто досі думає, що російський агресор може прагнути миру.
Краматорськ, жахливий теракт у центрі міста. Троє загиблих і 18 поранених. Не пробачимо.
Мої співчуття постраждалим і їхнім рідним.
#Zaporizhzhia. Russia hit humanitarian convoy. 25 died, 50 injured – people who simply wanted to help: take relatives away, bring necessary things. It is more than a war crime. It is a deliberate terrorist attack. #RussiaIsATerroristState and must be officially recognized as such
Глибоко сумую, що від нас пішла Королева Єлизавета II. Надзвичайна людина, матір нації, яка стала легендою за життя. Вона назавжди залишиться в серцях і думках мільйонів людей у світі. Мої щирі співчуття та всьому народу Великої Британії.
Construction of the first 🇺🇦 Kitchen Factory for educational facilities in Kyiv region has started. It is symbolic that we are starting with Bucha. It is a place of russian crimes – but today it is also a place of healthy childhood and the returning to normal life. 1/2
Incredible support of 🇨🇦 Parliament during the speech of . We are grateful to Canada and its people for help and fair understanding of the past, present and future of 🇺🇦. For the support of thousands of Ukrainians and saving of the most precious thing — human lives.
This is Vika. She had favorite job, family and dreams. Together with husband they were expecting a child. Their lives were cut short by Iranian drone today.
This is not a war, this is terrorism. Terrorists have no place in international organizations. Their place is on the dock.
Had a meeting with a family of the Prime Minister of 🇸🇪 — his wife Birgitta Ed and his daughters. Had an opportunity to thank them for the help for 🇺🇦 and to tell how Ukrainians suffer from ru-aggression daily. I am grateful to Mrs. Ed for her understanding and warm hospitality.
Ukrainian Center in Vilnius – a special place that connects countries and cultures. Pleased to take it under patronage together with the First Lady of 🇱🇹, Diana Nausėdienė. In 9 months it hosted 1300 events – from conversation clubs to meetings with politicians and diplomats. 1/2
Began my visit to Poland with a meeting with great friend of 🇺🇦 – First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda. Thanked for our country’s support in speech of at #UNGA77 and invited to join the work of . Also discussed a possibility of orphans’ evacuation to 🇵🇱. 1/2
Маленька українка Яна має більше внутрішньої сили, ніж окупанти, які намагались вбити її, обстрілявши вокзал у Краматорську. З кожним днем вона все більш впевнено крокує до нового, щасливого життя. Радію за Яну та сподіваюсь, що невдовзі ми зустрінемось у мирній Україні.
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Love for Ukraine has no borders. Its power unites our people and gives them confidence wherever they are. I reassured in it once again looking at Ukrainians — adults and children — in Canada. They make it feel like home. Thank you for your warm welcome, Canada! See you soon!🇨🇦🇺🇦
A year ago, Kyiv region survived because of our people. Military and civilians, all brave souls who fought against russians. Biggest respect and gratitude to those who helped to defeat enemy. Who stood by supporting their neighbors. Eternal memory to the fallen. And glory to 🇺🇦!
