Volodymyr Zelensky (C) is awarded the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2023 by Juergen Linden (L), chairman of the Charlemagne Prize board of administrators and Aachen’s mayor Sibylle Keupen (R) on May 14, 2023 in Aachen, western Germany. (AFP)
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky has accepted the Charlemagne prize awarded to him and the Ukrainian folks for his or her efforts to counter the full-scale Russian assault on their nation, describing it as “great honour.”
Addressing the viewers along with his acceptance speech through the award ceremony within the western German metropolis of Aachen, Zelensky stated he was standing there for the Ukrainians who combat each day for his or her freedom and for the values of Europe.
“Every one of them would deserve to stand here.”
Zelensky harassed that Ukraine needed nothing greater than peace – however this might solely be achieved with victory within the present battle. The battle in Ukraine would additionally determine the destiny of Europe, he stated, as a result of Russia, “capable of any cruelty and viciousness,” was intent on undoing the historical past of European unification.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
