Zelenskyy Says He Has Survived Multiple Russian Assassination Attempts
OAN’s James Meyers
11:55 AM – Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims he has lost count of how many times he has survived assassination attempts against his own life.
During an interview with the British tabloid The Sun, he claimed that he has survived “no fewer” than five or six attempts on his life since the war with Russia began last year, but says each attempt makes it less intimidating.
Zelenskyy also compared the assassination attempts to getting COVID.
“The first one is very interesting, when it is the first time, and after that it is just like COVID,” Zelenskyy said. “First of all, people don’t know what to do with it and it’s looking very scary. And then after that, it is just intelligence sharing with you detail that one more group came to Ukraine to [attempt] this.”
Throughout the war he has attempted to move around the country, visiting front lines, liberated cities and the United States, under strict security. When he is in the capital, Kyiv, he works out of a high-security complex.
However, Ukraine has rarely publicly revealed that any attempts against his life have actually happened.
In August, Ukrainian authorities claimed they detained an informant who shared intelligence with Russia as part of a plot to kill Zelenskyy.
With questions of the war being at a stalemate and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, questions have been raised if the United States will continue to send aid to Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday. There, he announced another $100 million aid package answering those questions.
Zelenskyy also said during his interview with The Sun that Ukrainians are fatigued from the ongoing war, but they will remain strong.
“In the morale, there is no stalemate,” he said, according to the newspaper. “We are at our home. Russians are on our land. Therefore there is no stalemate in this.”
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How has the international community’s support for Ukraine, exemplified by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit and aid package announcement, impacted the country’s morale and determination to withstand the challenges of the war
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, recently revealed that he has lost count of the number of assassination attempts he has survived. In an interview with the British tabloid, The Sun, Zelenskyy claimed to have endured “no fewer” than five or six attempts on his life since the war with Russia began last year. However, he also stated that each attempt has become less intimidating to him.
Drawing a comparison to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zelenskyy remarked that the first attempt was interesting and scary, much like the initial impact of the virus. However, subsequent attempts and intelligence-sharing regarding further threats have made it more routine for him.
Throughout the ongoing war, Zelenskyy has taken precautions to ensure his safety, moving around the country under strict security measures. When in the capital, Kyiv, he operates from a high-security complex. Despite these efforts, the Ukrainian government has rarely disclosed any actual attempts on his life.
In August, Ukrainian authorities claimed to have detained an informant who was sharing intelligence with Russia as part of a plot to kill Zelenskyy. These events, coupled with the ongoing conflict in Israel and increased questions about aid to Ukraine, have raised doubts about the United States’ continued support for the country.
However, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently made a surprise visit to Kyiv and announced another $100 million aid package, reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Ukraine and addressing concerns about future assistance.
In his interview with The Sun, Zelenskyy also acknowledged the fatigue and weariness among Ukrainians due to the ongoing war. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence in the country’s resilience, stating that morale remains strong.
As the war continues, President Zelenskyy’s ability to withstand numerous assassination attempts underscores the challenging and tumultuous circumstances faced by Ukraine. His determination to navigate these threats and the continued support of the international community will be crucial in securing stability and progress in the region.
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