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Ukraine's first lady says nation facing World War II like terror, similar to Britain

Addressing UK Parliament, Olena Zelenska said Ukraine will not surrender

Ukraine First Lady Olena Zelenska Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska (left) and Akshata Murty, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife (right) walk outside Downing Street in London | Reuters

The first lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska compared Russia to Nazi Germany in her address at UK Parliament on Tuesday. Zelenska said, “We need justice so that the world could survive.” 

Addressing the MPs, Zelenska said that Ukraine is facing World War II-like terror. "Ukrainians are going through a terror that will resonate with you. We hear air raid sirens every day which are identical to those of past British generations,” The Telegraph reported quoting Zelenska. She added, “It was unthinkable to think that the crimes of the Nazis would go unpunished. We have to do the same. We need justice for the people who suffer from the missiles."

Referring to Russia's recent attacks on the energy infrastructure in Ukraine, Zelenska charged that Russia aims to hit Ukrainians with darkness and cold. She said, “Russia brought systematic violence to Ukraine. Over 2,000 miles of soil are covered in mines and unexploded ordnance,” the publication quoted the first lady saying.

BBC reported Zelenska saying, “Victory is not the only thing we need, we need justice. Came to you for justice, because it will lead to the end of this war.” "Ukrainian people affected by Russia's attacks deserve justice,"she adds.

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