The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska posted an open letter addressed to the media on Tuesday, March 8 of 2022. In the letter, she described the “mass murder of Ukrainian civilians.” Zelenska has become increasingly vociferous online as a means to support her husband and bolster international awareness of their country’s condition.
This is not the first time Zelenska has repeatedly used social media to highlight the horror of Ukraine’s condition, yet none have been quite as direct as her recent post which sounded like what her husband said: that Ukraine will win. She said, “We will win. Because of our unity. Unity towards love for Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!”.
Where are Zelenska and her two children are now secret for security reasons. Nonetheless, Zelenska has been very loud on social media to inspire her people while collecting support from around the world. The 44-year-old woman published the open letter Tuesday on her various social media platforms, as well as on the President’s official website.
In her open letter, she points out the safety of Ukrainian children and victims, “When Russia says that it is ‘not waging war against civilians,’ I call out the names of these murdered children first,” said Zelenska in the letter. She also highlights Vlodimir Zelenskyy demand for a no-fly zone. The first lady also said, “Ukraine is stopping the force that may aggressively enter your cities tomorrow under the pretext of saving civilians.” “If we don’t stop Putin, who threatens to start a nuclear war, there will be no safe place in the world for any of us.” She added.
Zelenska highlighted the “terrifying and devastating” child casualties, while also describing the horror of babies born in bomb shelters and roads “flooded” with refugees. As the first lady, she’s frequently addressing numerous issues such as children’s health, equal opportunities, and cultural diplomacy according to CNN. But since the life of Ukraine is in danger, earlier this month she set up a telegram channel to provide advice on how to act and live in wartime” to help civilians adjust and survive.