Please, please stop saying that Ukraine is a corrupt country, because from now, it's not true. We want to change this image.
Volodymyr ZelenskyRead
I would never want Ukraine to be a piece on the map, on the chessboard of big global players, so that someone could toss us around, use us as cover, as part of some bargain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Zelensky emphasizes Ukraine's desire for sovereignty and independence amid global power struggles.
In this quote, Volodymyr Zelensky expresses a profound concern about Ukraine being treated merely as a pawn in international politics. He insists on the importance of Ukraine's autonomy and the right to exist as a nation free from exploitation or manipulation by larger powers, highlighting the nation's struggle for self-determination amidst the geopolitical games played by global leaders.
Themes
UkraineSovereigntyPoliticsIndependencePower
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about national independence, this quote can reinforce the importance of self-governance.
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