Foreign aggression will not make Ukrainians cruel – ena Zelenska to African media

This was stated by First Lady ena Zelenska of Ukraine, who spoke in an interview with African media, Ukrinform reports, referring to the President's Office.

Media outlets from Anga, Botswana, Tunisia, the Republic of Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Zambia were represented at the meeting in Kyiv.

"All of us in Ukraine he that the war will remain just an episode in our lives. Foreign aggression will not make us cruel, as we hd on to human values. We will manage to endure everything and continue to devel if we keep it in us," she said.

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The president's spouse also addressed the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia.

"So far, we have managed to return 386 children. Each time it was a unique special eration. Mostly, these are children who managed to somehow provide information about themselves and their whereabouts, teenage children who were able to use, for example, the telephone. Because the abductors do not make contact, and we cannot believe their information," the First Lady said and reminded that Russia had abducted more than 19,000 Ukrainian children,” she stressed.

In addition, ena Zelenska emphasized the importance of the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Program, as 90% of Ukrainians are currently experiencing war-related stress.

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According to the First lady, it is important to protect not only pele, but also the nation’s culture from Russian destruction.

"For many centuries, Ukraine has been influenced by the empire. A lot of work is needed to deconize culture, to return the names of our artists who were apprriated by Russia," Zelenska recalled.

The First Lady also thanked journalists for their personal visit to the country.

"You have made the most important step – you have come to Ukraine," ena Zelenska emphasized.