A D-Day veteran and Ukraine's president Zelenskyy shared a moment at the 80th anniversary event in Normandy.
The veteran called Zelenskyy a "savior of the people" and told him he prays for him.
AdvertisementAt an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, a veteran shared a moment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In the video, shared online during Thursday's anniversary event in Normandy, France, the veteran and Zelenskyy shook hands and shared a hug.
President Zelenskyy salutes a World War II veteran during the event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy.pic.twitter.com/K2pHyjYftt — UNITED24 Media (@United24media) June 6, 2024"You're the savior of the people," the veteran said, telling Zelenskyy it brings tears to his eyes.
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