PRESS RELEASE : Volodymyr Zelenskyy – Ukraine is wise and does not react to provocations, which is very important for Ukrainians, Europeans and Russians

The press release issued by the President of Ukraine on 8 February 2022.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that the balanced and wise position of our state in responding to the deteriorating security situation on the borders and the likely escalation by the Russian Federation is important for the people of Ukraine, the people of European countries and even Russia.

“Ukraine is very patient, because that’s the wisdom. I think this is important not only for Ukraine, but also for the whole of Europe. And it is very important for the Russians, because the escalation by the other side depends on our patience,” the Ukrainian President said, answering journalists’ questions after talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Kyiv.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukrainians are defending their country because they are on their own land.

“Our patience influences provocations – when we do not respond, but behave decently,” said the President.