“Because this brutal attack on democracy and freedom cannot and must not succeed.”
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky had asked Rutte to record the video, says the prime minister. A Ukrainian flag can be seen in the background. “I want to tell you that we sympathize,” says Rutte.
Courage
“That we greatly admire the courage of Ukrainian military, civilians and President Zelensky in countering Russian aggression.”
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“We will continue to support you by providing weapons, medicines and food and by imposing severe sanctions against President Putin.”
determination
Free democratic countries around the world are united in condemning this attack, Rutte says. “United in their support of the Ukrainian people. I promise this: your determination will be our determination. We stand behind you.”
He closes the film with the Ukrainian battle cry with which Zelensky often closes his own speeches: ‘Slava Ukraini’. Or: ‘Glory to Ukraine’.
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