The Head of State stated this in an evening video address to the nation, reports Ukrinform.
"I spoke with our Olympic athletes. With the Ukrainian team that will represent our country and our Ukrainian people at the Summer Games in Paris this week. This is already an achievement for Ukrainians – that in the midst of such a war and full-scale Russian terror, we have prepared, we are still participating in the Olympics. Our flag and the Ukrainian anthem will be in France on par with all nations that respect life and the principles of Olympism," Zelensky said.
Read also: Ukrainian World Congress warns Paris Olympics may become world’s lastHe thanked everyone who helps Ukraine preserve as many elements of normal life as possible.
"I thank everyone who protected the principles of Olympism from distortion and prevented flags and the participation of a terrorist state in the Olympics. Putin is making sure that the only Russian sport today is killing people. And the world will never tolerate this. Russia must lose in war, lose in terror. Then life will win," Zelensky added.
As reported, France will host the Paris 2024 Games from July 26 to August 11.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
