American actor Ben Stiller met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Ki on Monday, June 20, to whom he expressed his admiration for his action after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
“It is a great honor for me (…) You are my hero”This was stated by UN Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller during a meeting with the President of Ukraine, who was previously an actor on the occasion of World Refugee Day, according to images released by the Ukrainian presidency. “What you have done, how you have mobilized the country, the world, it really inspires”– added the 56-year-old American, referring to the countless speeches of Vladimir Zelensky in front of audiences around the world, asking for help for his country.
“Understand what is really going on here”
Earlier, Ben Stiller visited Irpin, a suburb of Ki, where fierce fighting was taking place at the beginning of the invasion. It is the closest point to the capital that the Russian army has ever reached. “I have the impression that without coming there it is difficult to understand what is really happening here.”he told the president. “I was in Irpin this morning (…) իրական The real level of devastation, you see it on TV, you see it on social media, but it’s really different to see it, to feel it, then to talk to people.”.
Speaking in English, Vladimir Zelensky thanked Ben Stiller for his visit and said that it was so. “Very important” to remind the world of what is happening in Ukraine. “It is important for us that people do not forget. It is not interesting to talk about the war every day (…), but it is very important for us “The head of Ukraine clarified.
The couple also laughs at their common interest in comedy. “You left a great acting career”Launched by Ben Stiller, best known for his humorous films such as: Night at the Museum, Zoolander Where: Are you my stepfather?. “Not as much as yours”Vladimir Zelensky, who was filmed before being elected in 2019, countered. servant of the peopleA satirical series about a high school teacher accidentally becoming the President of Ukraine, which became a big hit at Arte.
Source: Le Figaro
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