Volodymyr Zelenskyy

This is why I honestly despise these people as they are deaf. They began the occupation in the supposed defense of the Russian language. And that's why, with all due respect, I would like to give an interview in Ukrainian. This is very important to me. If there are some points that you want me to explain in Russian, I can certainly do that. I can certainly occasionally speak Russian.

But in general, in general, no. I'm not sure that you will understand me completely. Despite your Ukrainian roots, you are a citizen of the United States, right?

But in general, in general, no. I'm not sure that you will understand me completely. Despite your Ukrainian roots, you are a citizen of the United States, right?

But in general, in general, no. I'm not sure that you will understand me completely. Despite your Ukrainian roots, you are a citizen of the United States, right?

That's why I'm surprised that you don't understand. Well, it was a long time ago. I understand that it was a long time ago. Moreover, a lot has changed. A lot has changed.

That's why I'm surprised that you don't understand. Well, it was a long time ago. I understand that it was a long time ago. Moreover, a lot has changed. A lot has changed.

That's why I'm surprised that you don't understand. Well, it was a long time ago. I understand that it was a long time ago. Moreover, a lot has changed. A lot has changed.

If I may please allow me to say this in Russian. Yes, many things have changed, but I have hope. I hope that today many Russians will hear this, that Vladimir Putin will hear this, that the American President Donald Trump and the American people will hear this, that everyone will hear this, and yes, Ukrainian language is important symbolically.

If I may please allow me to say this in Russian. Yes, many things have changed, but I have hope. I hope that today many Russians will hear this, that Vladimir Putin will hear this, that the American President Donald Trump and the American people will hear this, that everyone will hear this, and yes, Ukrainian language is important symbolically.

If I may please allow me to say this in Russian. Yes, many things have changed, but I have hope. I hope that today many Russians will hear this, that Vladimir Putin will hear this, that the American President Donald Trump and the American people will hear this, that everyone will hear this, and yes, Ukrainian language is important symbolically.

But what is also important is that we understand each other well.

But what is also important is that we understand each other well.

But what is also important is that we understand each other well.

For Donald Trump? Is it important for Donald Trump whether I speak Russian or not?

For Donald Trump? Is it important for Donald Trump whether I speak Russian or not?

For Donald Trump? Is it important for Donald Trump whether I speak Russian or not?

Yes. Because unfortunately, and it hurts to admit, but I cannot speak or understand Ukrainian yet. So your wit, dynamism, and your humanity will not come through as well and as quickly. Remember, I need to wait for two to three seconds to hear it. You have a great sense of humor, great stories. With an interpreter translating, I simply won't see this, but I understand that it's painful.

Yes. Because unfortunately, and it hurts to admit, but I cannot speak or understand Ukrainian yet. So your wit, dynamism, and your humanity will not come through as well and as quickly. Remember, I need to wait for two to three seconds to hear it. You have a great sense of humor, great stories. With an interpreter translating, I simply won't see this, but I understand that it's painful.

Yes. Because unfortunately, and it hurts to admit, but I cannot speak or understand Ukrainian yet. So your wit, dynamism, and your humanity will not come through as well and as quickly. Remember, I need to wait for two to three seconds to hear it. You have a great sense of humor, great stories. With an interpreter translating, I simply won't see this, but I understand that it's painful.

Another reason is that I hoped we could show that even though it is sometimes said that Russian is banned in Ukraine.