the French ambassador in kyiv, “remains admiring the capacity for resistance and resilience of the Ukrainians”

“I remain in admiration of the capacity for resistance and resilience of the Ukrainians who have gone through a series of abominable ordeals during this year”praises Etienne de Poncins, French ambassador to kyiv, Friday February 24 on franceinfo, a year after the start of the Russian invasion. “I have been in their midst with my team for over a year and we seek to assist them as much as possible in all areas.”

“I was convinced that the Ukrainians would defend themselves.”

Etienne de Poncins

at franceinfo

“The admirable courage of the Ukrainians made it possible to repel the assault” on Kyiv, “as well as the extremely courageous attitude of President Zelensky himself”considers the diplomat for whom the victory of Ukraine “will first be military. It is held together by a series of factors, the first of which is courage, resistance, this desire to defend their land. These are people who do not want to be colonized by the Russians, who defend their independence, their integrity. International aid is also very important. This national cohesion will make the Ukrainians emerge victorious from this conflict”adds Etienne de Poncins.