Volodymyr Zelensky Surprises BBC Ukraine Journalist With Hug During Historic UK Visit
deadline.comVolodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, paid a historic visit to the UK on Wednesday — and surprised a compatriot with a hug during an impromptu moment during a press conference.
Zelensky’s trip was only announced on Wednesday morning as he drums up support for Ukraine’s resistance following Russia’s invasion last February.
During a press conference in Dorset, a BBC Ukrainian journalist rose to her feet and prefaced her question by saying she would like to give Zelensky a hug, but would probably not be allowed. “Why not?” Zelensky responded, before vacating his lectern and offering a warm embrace.
Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister, could be seen in the background smiling and applauding. In a surprise move President Zelensky hugs a journalist from BBC Ukraine during his press conference with Rishi Sunak.pic.twitter.com/JFkngB267f Other reporters described the moment as “touching” as they captured the encounter on their phones.BBC Ukraine journo just got a hug!!!
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