Zelenskyy addresses Europeans: ‘Do not be silent’ | DW News

Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky addressed people protesting the war in Frankfurt, Germany, in a live video.

"I would like to call on you not to be silent, I would like you to come out onto the streets and support Ukraine. Support our efforts and support our fight. Because if Ukraine will not stand, Europe will not stand. If we will fall, you will fall. So please don't be silent. Do not turn a blind eye on this, come out and support Ukraine as much as you can."

Zelensky has already given video addresses to the European Parliament this week, appealing for support for Ukraine's application for EU membership.

He's also made direct statements toward Russian citizens, encouraging them to protest their own government over the recent attack on a nuclear power plant, which he said endangered Russia as well.

00:00 Intro
00:09 Zelenskyy's video address
08:12 DW's Akanksha Saxena in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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[sunshine]

From Canada, you have our prayers and our demand for our leaders to support you. When your people enter our country please be assured that they will be welcomed and helped. Our prayers are with you.

[timochka]

Amazing.
A minute of silence for the fighting casualties.
A minute of silence for the civilian casualties.
A minute dedicated to Europe; DO NOT BE SILENT!

[DanielMelogpi]

I'm watching this from Brazil, an ocean away, and even I'm rilled up about this situation and wishing Ukraine wins this. Not only this is a hard and complex situation, but the Ukranian people have risen up to fight and defend democracy. Goodness gracious, we shall support them until the end.

[valisferle]

May God help you!!! We stand with you! You are awesome!!!

[fighterscorner]

It’s time to give the Ukraine a hand it breaks my heart

[pranavkumar]

I salute Ukranian people' resolve to fight against Putlar's army

[albertaEd]

May God keep you, your family and all Ukraine strong and free. Thank you for your brave and inspiring leadership of Ukraine and the free world.

[MJ-mlxk]

Much love and respect to the leaders and people of Ukraine!! You are a true inspiration!!

[MrNamdang]

My best respect to the brave Ukraine leader, soldiers and citizens.

[tracyfaulkner]

Sending prayers and love to all. May the strength of your nation prevail. 🙏

[bensonk]

He's so brave may his resilience be awarded with victory

[elizabethtaylor]

Strength & wisdom you are a great Leader to your people of Ukraine
🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[williamevans]

I pray the lord will keep you and your country.

[moonstoneway]

His words and heart are true. Glory to Ukraine. Everyone must stand up for freedom over tyranny.

[klararotik]

Lets hope he stays strong, his people need him

[AndrewGforce]

Here in Ukraine we see your support and celebrate every bit of it! Right now my relative called cheering that we have humanitarian aid at border and evacuation of kids by Romania.
Please, we need pressure Russia to end this pointless war!

[gingergrinpas]

This man is amazing. Time to do more to stop this insanity

[sylviamaldonadomaldonado]

He is a great leader and standing with his people and didn't run in hide every president of every country should take lessons from him he is a very loyal person and may God watch over him because we need more presidents like that

[SpreadEagleRL]

Tears in his fear....Another sleepless night in for the into the

[kbone]

I want to hug this man. Such an amazing human being. Whole heartedly, my brother, I am in awe of your spirit.