Ukraine Will Always Remember the Support of Australia: Zelensky
Emotional president Zelensky says contribution to war effort will go down in history.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed Ukraine will always remember the support of Australians in the wake of Russia’s bloody invasion.
Australia has provided humanitarian and military aid to the besieged nation with the government sending 20 refitted Bushmaster vehicles as part of a $50million package.
The heroic Ukrainian leader, who sat down with 60 Minutes reporter Tom Steinfort, said he would like to give a special message to those watching at home.
Staring straight down the camera, the president said the support Australia had provided his war-torn country in its time of need was unforgettable.
‘You have to know that Ukraine will always remember, it will be written in our history books about your help, thanks a lot,’ a visibly emotional Zelensky said.
The veteran reporter had flown in with his production team to an undisclosed bunker in Kyiv to spend some time with the revered world leader who has faced down Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invading forces.
Mr Zelensky revealed it’s hard for people overseas to comprehend the full extent of the horror currently unfolding in the eastern European nation.
‘It’s very difficult for them. You can’t feel the pain before you lose someone. You can’t feel the pain until you’re wounded,’ he replied.
‘I am not wishing anyone to feel that pain, I’m just telling that this is the feeling.’
Steinfort then asked his high-profile guest what he imagined victory would look like.
‘To return what is ours, to return the calmness, the tranquility, to have our people returned. I don’t need anything extra,’ Mr Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian president had nothing but praise for Australia.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there is no rush to deal with the issue of Russian President Putin attending the next G20 leaders’ summit. Mr Putin and Mr Zelensky have agreed to attend the G20 summit to be held in Bali in November.