Ukrainian president Zelensky fights back tears as he talks about his family

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fought back tears as he talked about his family during a news conference on Friday (February 24), the one-year anniversary of Russian assault.

Asked what he found most difficult during the past year, Zelensky said it was not spending enough time with his family.

"I love them, my wife, with all my heart, my children are the most important people for me, I do not see them often. My parents, I do not see them at all," Zelensky said fighting back tears.

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[johnbhoy]

Stay strong brother and defeat this evil invading your land. I can only imagine the horrible things he’s had to see and deal with. Slava Ukraine

[ThePhilippinesWayofLife]

Zelensky his a family man he loves his family as much he love the Ukrainian people

[gjypcso]

As a Ukrainian, I can say that Zelensky is not perfect and he made mistakes. But during the war, he behaved bravely and showed resilience. This is worthy of respect.

[kevinwong]

Everybody compare this man to Putin.

He shows emotion.
He cares and cries.
He talks about his family and kids.
He visits troops on the front line and the injured in the hospital.

Russia will never win this war.
Slava Ukraini! Heroyam slava!

[kcchung]

Mr.President zelensky you are a great person great personality with your great nations SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦💪🇺🇦💪💯👍🙏

[mljcombrink]

Feel so sorry for this man ...but because of him the world RESPECT they fight for their country...may God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏❤

[Collect-Retro]

This guy is a hero and will be remembered throughout history! Putin will also be remembered as Hitlers pet! Slavia 🇺🇦

[steve-enhm]

The guy is amazing. A true leader, 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️❤️❤️

[paintballusa]

So much respect for President Zelensky 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[sunnychiu]

Ukrainian elected a right person as their persident 👍🏻👍🏻

[christophe]

Zelensky changed a lot after these 2 years.

[Negodyay]

this is human, against a emotionless murder like Putin

[cprtrain]

He's our generation's Churchill. Slava Ukraine.

[pluss]

Zelensky is a true warrior. Without him, Ukraine would have been a memory today. He holds the country together and shows the Ukrainian defense resilience and desire for a free Ukraine that costs many Ukrainian lives.
Politicians of the West, what do you think would have happened if Ukraine had been overrun. What do you think the consequences would have been then, had other countries that putin has claimed belonging to the USSR been involved in an armed conflict then!!!???
EU, NATO and US, stop shining in Zelensky's popularity and his enormous leadership which you yourselves LACK. Help him with EVERYTHING he asks to be able to defend his country and some parts of the rest of Europe AND HURRY UP!!!

[alexandramorrison]

My heart gose out to this very brave mani pray to God Ukraine wins this war and put in faces war crimes and I pray. It comes to a end soon he deserves a medal for all that he has done and still doing God bless them❤️🙏

[mrHBarry]

The world is Lucky to have Volodymyr Zelensky as President of Ukraine during the difficult time. Glory to Ukraine. 💙💛

[AZ]

He's a fantastic man, perfect leader!

[andik]

War is a hard and bad time. But Ukraine stand not alone. After bad times the sun will shine again.

[stevenhart]

I wish our messages went directly to President Zelenskyy because even the strongest man needs to be reminded sometimes. The whole world except terrorist Russia is proud of your bravery and resilience. Your children will understand one day, that their father bravely stood up against the most violent terrorist war criminal who ever lived.

[kadowie]

Of course, his children and wife are extremely proud of him, as are the whole world 🌎