In Odessa, the President visited a military hospital and awarded the defenders of Ukraine and doctors

Within the work trip to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited a hospital where Ukrainian defenders were treated who were injured during the fighting with Russian invaders in Kherson region. Together with Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the head of state spoke with Ukrainian servicemen. They told themselves, their wounds, health and treatment. “Great respect for all of you. Thank you for the protection of our country, for your heroism.

I wish you a speedy recovery, ”said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The President presented state awards to the wounded defenders: orders for courage of the third degree and the medal for military service of Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky and Mark Rutte also talked with medical professionals. The head of the Ukrainian state thanked the doctors for being in their place heroism and dedication, as well as the Ukrainian military, which they saved their lives.

“I always thought and think that people are the most important thing. And then there is a weapon. I think that our weapons are our people. It is a great honor to congratulate you today, to thank for your daily difficult work and service to Ukraine and Ukrainians, ”he said. For his part, Mark Rutte noted that he was impressed with the heroism of our people, who saw with his own eyes during his visit to Ukraine. “I always felt that Ukraine would win.