Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska this Wednesday offered her “spiritual support” to her country’s nationals during a visit to the United Arab Emirates, a country that remains open to Russia despite Western sanctions.
Olena Zelenska in Abu Dhabi, speaking to a packed house on International Women’s Day, described her role and that of other first ladies as a real force and praised the work of Ukrainians at a time of ongoing war with Russia.
“We are a force and we can continue to change the world,” said Olena Zelenska at the Forbes 30/50 Summit, using a translator.
The first lady arrived in the Emirates on Tuesday and met Sheikh Mohammed in Qasr al-Bahar, in Abu Dhabi, the country’s capital, to raise funds for the establishment of Zelenska, intended for the construction of orphanages, This is reported by the state news agency WAM of the UAE.
Sheikh Mohammed reiterated the UAE’s commitment to the people of Ukraine through continued humanitarian assistance, while also stressing the importance of international and local efforts aimed at achieving a political solution to restore security, stability and peace. “WAM said.
Zelenska received the Summit’s Torch of Freedom Award, presented by Hillary Clinton, a former United States Secretary of State and presidential candidate, who praised Zelenska for being “a strong advocate for her people.”
Source: DN
