In an interview broadcast by the BBC on Sunday, and in some clips released today, Olena Zelenska emphasized that if support for her country were stronger, the crisis would be shorter.
The first lady said in an interview recorded a few days ago in the Kiev presidential palace that it is important to highlight the human cost of the armed conflict.
Asked about the message she is leaving to the British in light of rising energy bills after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Zelenska said she understands the difficulty of the situation.
“But let me remind you that at the time of the covid-19 pandemic, which is still there, when there were price increases, Ukraine was also affected. Moreover, prices are also rising in Ukraine and, moreover, “Our people are being killed” ‘, he said.
Zelenska emphasized that while the British are counting the pennies in their bank accounts or pockets, the Ukrainians are doing the same and are also counting human casualties.
These comments come after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on a recent visit to Kiev that European families would have to bear the crisis of livelihood to fight Russian aggression.
In the UK, year-on-year inflation is at 10.1%, but the Bank of England recently announced it could reach 13% by the end of the year due to rising energy prices.
Source: DN
