“I did not vote for Zelensky” – Press Club

Source: washingtonpost.com

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Captain of Ukraine, real presidenthero, leader… Ukrainian journalist Anna Mironyuk writes that, He would never have thought that people would ever use such words about Vladimir Zelensky.

“I did not vote for Zelensky,” said Anna Mironyuk. Now, his courage, which has inspired millions, has changed my mind, ”the Washington Post reported.

The journalist reports that, o, 2019 president “Like some Ukrainians, I did not vote for Vladimir Zelensky,” he said political I did not like an inexperienced comedian, actor, showman for the presidency. His election campaign had an ideal effect, but it seemed meaningless. Zelensky’s attitude toward Russia was often misunderstood, and he seemed to suffer when he spoke about it. He had a strong patron. The People’s Servant show, which turned Zelensky into a star, was also broadcast on a TV channel owned by the billionaire’s patron. However, Zelensky won the support of the majority in the election president could be elected. “

Anna Mironyuk also said that she did not like the government established by President Vladimir Zelensky: “He promised to fight corruption. But I saw it as an investigative journalist that, Zelensky is biased in this struggle. Vladimir Zelensky’s men, who appointed their supporters and friends to high positions, often came out of the water during scandals. During his three years in office, he was a true populist. He liked to be loved. Criticism in the media snowwas also sensitive.

But there were also some encouraging signs in Zelensky. He divided Putin’s Ukraine snowworksnowrefused to sell the job. He did not negotiate with the separatist leaders appointed by Russia in the Donbas region, but instead advised to invite to the talks Donbass people who suffered from the war in that region and were forced to settle in Kiev. Russia was dissatisfied with it.

Russia Although the scale of the conflict is growing, Zelensky’s failure to take the threat of occupation seriously in recent months has angered the public. It was such an impression that, Zelensky’s denial plays a role in the Ukrainians’ disbelief in the option of war.

Many people left the country a few weeks ago, thinking that Ukraine would surrender if Putin attacked. Many were skeptical that Zelensky would resist the attack. I have to admit that, For this reason, I left Kiev a few days ago and went to another nearby city.

And now I am and Several people like me are looking for ways to return to the capital to join the defense of Kiev. Zelensky’s bold answer changed my mind. Ukraine management does not surrender. Most experts thought so that, Kyiv will collapse in a day, but the fighting has been going on for more than seven days.

Zelensky proved that skeptics like me were wrong. I’m happy about that. “

Anna Mironyuk notes that, A new public opinion poll shows Zelensky’s rating has tripled to 91 percent since December last year. “His defense of Ukraine deserves all praise,” he said. His courage inspires the people.

When the United States offered to evacuate him for security reasons, Zelensky said: “There is a war going on here. I don’t need a trip, I need weapons. “

The actor became president, stumbled at first and did not live up to my expectations. But now it’s everyone national demonstrates that the leader has not neglected his greatest responsibility – to protect the people.

I am independent about Zelensky as a journalist and I will prepare serious reports, and when the time comes, I will praise and criticize him.

Pressure on Ukraine is not diminishing. Zelensky people in such a period and won most of the world. I hope that that, he will keep the wheel. “