Ukraine's President Zelenskyy breaks silence to thank William and Kate for support

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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has broken a 24-hour social media silence to thank Prince William and Kate Middleton for their support as his country faces a massive onslaught from invading Russian forces.

People following the charismatic Ukrainian leader breathed a sigh of relief as his first tweet of the day dropped, after reports that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had sent a bloodthirsty special forces hit squad to take President Zelenskyy out.But despite the incredible pressure he’s under, the comedian turned president – who won his country’s version of Strictly and dubbed Paddington’s voice for the Ukrainian release of the popular kids’ films – didn’t forget his manners.

In response to a message of support from Wills and Kate, he wrote a message from himself and his wife that read: “Olena and I are grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that at this crucial time, when Ukraine is courageously opposing Russia's invasion, they stand by our country and support our brave citizens.

He added: “Good will triumph”.Over the weekend, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released a statement in support of "all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight."Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up for one of our free newsletters here."In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future," they wrote."Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future," the Cambridges wrote on Twitter, signing the post personally: "W & C.”Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge met with President Zelensky and his wife, Olena, at Buckingham Palace in October 2020, when.