Ukrainian First Lady: 'Don't Get Used To Our Grief' | Amanpour and Company

Christiane could not meet in person with Ukraine's First Lady for reasons of security. The responses of Olena Zelenska to a series of questions are voiced by a narrator in this exclusive conversation.

Originally aired on April 12, 2022.

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[billsmith]

Wow. What a quote, and what a perceptive statement by the First Lady. Christiane Amanpour and Richard Engel have been doing amazing work. All the reporters who have been in Ukraine have real guts. It's very different reporting from in front of the lines than it is from behind the lines. Amazing.

[cherylann]

It is so inspiring to the whole world to know that there is an opposite to evil. Thank you for letting us know you and your lovely children are okay Ms. Zelinsky. Stay safe. Bless you all.

[jamesarchibald]

Powerful Words, " DON'T GET ACCUSTOMED to OUR GRIEF" well said. Let's put an end to this Swiftly!

[thebusybee]

Slava Ukraini! The courage of Ukraine and her people! The wisdom and strength of this woman.

[edgardopangilinan]

Very well said..dignified and very respectable...ukraine is lucky to have her and her husband as leader

[chaozhouhoa]

What a lady!!! So inspiring both she and her husband.

[APBpa]

Wow what a strong first lady. I see where her husband gets his strength. Two strong pillars makes for a strong house.
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[eyre]

She is not only beautiful but very smart, strong and merciful woman

[berthabridges]

She has the spirit of what we call the "overcomer." The entire Ukrainian people have that same spirit. They refuse to buckle down to Russian pressures and aggressions. The Ukrainian people have tasted freedoms and have decided to not let it go. As long as they hold on to their dreams and understand that "tears may endure for a night but joy comes in the 🌄 morning." No devil from hell can hold them back. They shall "overcome" and be restored. No one should enjoy watching the grieving during this pandemic my country has lost over 1 million citizens who are now only memories. We still weep for them so we can be genuinely empathic towards the Ukrainian people and really want to help with no strings attached. Thank you for this great communication! I like that she is very intelligent and speaks her mind. Women around the world are praying and thinking about her family and their safety. From our heart's we wish them the best possible outcomes. Blessings ✨️

[bravewave]

God is with this woman who has grace. SlavaUkraini!!!

[arselenebitara]

I, just like many here, esp. women- mothers, sisters, daughters- will never get used to your grief because we stand with you in your fight against the Russian aggressors and for the freedom of your nation... Long live Ukraine! 💙💛💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 ❤fr PH 🇵🇭

[criticalthinker]

The free people in this world will never forget 🇺🇦suffering😡
Slava 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦✊✊✊
Slava you beautiful and brave people 👍

[karinabrampt]

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska has rightly said, "Don't get used to our grief", because when that happens it becomes like "yesterday's news", and gradually forgotten. No, the grief of Ukraine is the grief of every Ukrainian who have lost a family member. Their tears, are the tears of mothers, fathers, children, each one losing one or more family members or friends. For the world community, the grief of Ukraine must stay as raw as those in Ukraine who mourn. Only then, will we have the empathy required to identify with Ukrainians.

[gixellia]

The Ucrainian First Lady is a beautiful woman, inside and out. ❤ Such sincerity.

[godofsounds]

Such a great message to the world. Do not forget the sufferings of Ukraine. Hoping in the end Ukraine will get not only victory but also justice.

[salbahengbathalangimmortal]

Another one for the history books! Well said, Mrs. First Lady!

[elpidiomacasaet]

What the Great Ukrainian people led by two great and inspiring leaders Olena and Vlodomir are doing is for the free world. I can’t imagine living in this world without democracy. Thank you lord for giving us these two leaders of Ukraine carrying on their shoulders the fight for democracy. FROM THE PHILIPPINES.

[rl]

“Don’t get used to watching human suffering”
what a powerful plea

[carolecarr]

Christiane did it again. 1st Lady of Ukraine is most excellent.

[ElectroCurmudgeon]

glory to Ukraine. my heart aches for the peaceful peoples of Ukraine's suffering that is caused by Putins war