Please, please stop saying that Ukraine is a corrupt country, because from now, it's not true. We want to change this image.
Volodymyr ZelenskyRead
I would never want Ukraine to be a piece on the map, on the chessboard of big global players, so that someone could toss us around, use us as cover, as part of some bargain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Zelensky emphasizes Ukraine's desire for sovereignty and independence amid global power struggles.
In this quote, Volodymyr Zelensky expresses a profound concern about Ukraine being treated merely as a pawn in international politics. He insists on the importance of Ukraine's autonomy and the right to exist as a nation free from exploitation or manipulation by larger powers, highlighting the nation's struggle for self-determination amidst the geopolitical games played by global leaders.
Themes
UkraineSovereigntyPoliticsIndependencePower
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about national independence, this quote can reinforce the importance of self-governance.
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Let's build a country of opportunities, where everybody is equal before the law and where the rules of the game are honest and transparent, and the same for everyone.
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When Ukrainians and Israelis speak to each other, each side respects the other.
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If there is no Ukrainian strong army, there will be no Ukraine, and that will be the case when everyone will understand... it's not the war in Ukraine, it's the war in Europe. We are defending our country, our land. We are not attacking anyone, because that is immoral.
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People don't really believe in words. Or rather, people believe in words only for a stretch of time. Then they start to look for action.
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