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A World War II veteran tried to kiss Zelensky’s hand in Normandy, France, but he stopped him in time and thanked him for saving Europe.

A war veteran tried to kiss Zelensky’s hand

Volodymyr Zelensky and the First Lady of Ukraine were greeted with applause at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing in Normandy.

When asked by a journalist if Zelensky hopes to land an amphibious assault in Ukraine one day, he replied, “Yes, I hope so”

Also during the celebrations, one of the World War II veterans tried to kiss Zelensky’s hand. 

But the Ukrainian leader stopped him in time, hugged him, and thanked the veteran for saving Europe.

Published the video and reported by the French news channel LCI.

Guests, including French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, met Volodymyr Zelensky and the First Lady of Ukraine.

As you know, in the north of France, commemorative events are held commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the landing of the Allies in Normandy during the Second World War.

On the Normandy coast, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered world favorites.

Among the participants of the celebration are, among others, King Charles III of Great Britain, US President Joe Biden, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

 

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