Zelensky attended iftar at the Center for Muslims in Crimea

Turkey’s ambassador to Kiev Yağmur Ahmet Güldere, the leader of the Crimean Tatar Turks and Ukraine’s deputy Mustafa Kirimoglu, the chairman of the Crimean Tatar National Assembly (KTMM) Rifat Chubarov, Ukrainian religious and Muslim leaders attended the iftar program in Crimea. Muslim Center, Russia-Ukraine A minute’s silence was observed for the Ukrainian soldiers who lost their lives in the war.

Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy, in his speech here, expressed his pleasure to participate in the program, saying: “Respect and guaranteed diversity are part of the characteristics of an independent Ukraine.” saying.

Recalling that the war continues in his country, Zelenskiy said that Ukraine’s territorial integrity problems began with Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea. Zelensky continued:

“There is no alternative for Crimea other than liberation from the occupation. Not only for Ukraine, but for the whole world, there is no alternative but to vacate Crimea.”

Accusing Russia of “violating human rights” in Crimea, Zelenskiy said: “We will return to Crimea and then peace will return to the world, as the aggressor will also lose.” saying.

The leader of the Crimean Tatar Turks and Ukrainian deputy Kirimoglu expressed his satisfaction with Zelenskiy’s participation in the iftar program despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Recalling that Zelenskiy gave instructions to convert Muslim holidays into official holidays a few months after taking office as President of Ukraine, Kırmızıoğlu expressed his gratitude to Zelenskiy.

He added that they expect the reaction of the international community against Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea to increase.

“I believe that we will liberate the Crimea and all our lands under the occupation of the enemy.” he used the phrase.

On the show, Zelenskiy awarded a state medal to some soldiers who served on the front lines in the Russia-Ukraine War. (AA)