THE HERO OF OUR TIMES – HE RESISTED RUSSIA AND UNITED THE WORLD

When the war broke out and Kiev was already surrounded by enemy forces and it was clear to everyone that the President Zelensky was Putin’s No. 1 target, in response to allies’ proposals for help in evacuation from the capital city under siege he replied, „I don’t need a ride, just ammunition”.

Ukrainians saw then that their president is not afraid, he is sure that he will win, he believes in his nation and army. This knowledge was like a bolt of motivation and energy. Zelensky gave his people incredible energy and true faith in victory. After more than a year of military operations conducted in Ukraine, the presidents remains at his post and consistently moves in the chosen direction – towards a free, independent and territorially integral Ukraine embedded in the structures of the free world. He is a brave and efficient leader, already in the first days of the war he proved that he is not a painted hero.

Life makes heroes. The President of Ukraine proved that he is a man of action and skillfully faces an extremely difficult situation for any leader. The example comes from above – if he had left Ukraine in the first days of the war, his nation would have lost the will to fight. Self- confidence and unbelievable courage are his hallmarks. Also, for observers of the war from outside Ukraine, he became an icon of the fight between good and evil. Usually, we root for someone like that in movies: the main character often fights evil alone and only hope in him – now we have someone like that in the real world.

„Attacking us, you will see our faces, not our backs” – Zelensky said in February 2022, when the first Russian missiles fell on Ukrainian cities.

The President Volodymyr Zelensky:

• he stayed in Kiev from the very beginning of the war, he did not flee his country, despite the fact that the intelligence services of Western countries warned him that Putin`s main goal would be an attempt on his life;
• he is not a professional politician, but a patriot who loves his country;
• he has great communication skills and he often uses them skillfully, talking to Ukrainians and the world through various media (including social media) thanks to this, Ukraine is winning the war with Russia on the information level;
• he spoke at all the most important international forums, reporting on the dramatic situation of his country and asking for multidimensional support for Ukraine from the leaders of other countries;
• from the beginning of the Russian invasion, he devoted himself to working for Ukraine – often at the expense of time spent with his own family;
• he advocates the admission of Ukraine to the European Union and NATO;
• he thanked Poland and Poles many times for their support: „Poland amazed us and the whole world with an embrace, took us in her arms” – the President of Ukraine thanked in this way Poland for „accepting millions of Ukrainians”;
• he skillfully built global solidarity around Ukrainian issues – through great relations with other world leaders, he provided Ukraine with western military equipment, military technology and support for refugees;
• he has not worn a suit since the outbreak of war (he has not even worn it during a visit to the White House or the US Congress), he revealed that he will only wear it when he celebrates Ukraine’s great victory over Russia;
• he is an outstanding leader who gives strength, hope and energy to his armed forces fighting every day to defend the territory of Ukraine.

Observation of President Zelensky’s actions over the last year is a true lesson of heroism and patriotism for all of us. Mr. President has become a model for the whole world – also for us. The contribution of the Ukrainian President to the fight against Russian imperialism that threatens Europe cannot be overestimated. Glory to the heroes of Ukraine, our heroes!

President Volodymyr Zelensky:

Źródło: Zdjęcia dzięki uprzejmości The Presidential Office of Ukraine (https://www.president.gov.ua/)