Ukraine’s president took time out from fighting back against Vladimir Putin’s war to pay tribute to the Queen for her “selfless service to her people.”
The leader wrote that her memory “will forever remain in the history of mankind”.
The Ukrainian president, spared the time from leading his country through war – as troops take part in a major counter-offensive against Russia’s forces – to sign a book of condolence for the Queen.
His message read: “On behalf of the people of Ukraine and myself, I express sincere condolences over the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“Ukrainian women and men share this great loss.
“We mourn with the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations and all subjects of the British Crown.
“The memory of Her Majesty and her selfless service to her people will forever remain in the history of mankind.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among world leaders and major figures to pay their respects to Her Majesty as her coffin journeyed through Scotland to St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, to Lie At Rest.
Ukraine’s leader’s tribute came as heads of states from across the globe prepare to fly in for the Queen’s funeral in what is expected to become the biggest gathering of world leaders in decades.
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Ukraine’s president took time out from fighting back against Vladimir Putin’s war to pay tribute to the Queen for her “selfless service to her people.”
The leader wrote that her memory “will forever remain in the history of mankind”.
The Ukrainian president, spared the time from leading his country through war – as troops take part in a major counter-offensive against Russia’s forces – to sign a book of condolence for the Queen.
His message read: “On behalf of the people of Ukraine and myself, I express sincere condolences over the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“Ukrainian women and men share this great loss.
“We mourn with the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth of Nations and all subjects of the British Crown.
“The memory of Her Majesty and her selfless service to her people will forever remain in the history of mankind.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was among world leaders and major figures to pay their respects to Her Majesty as her coffin journeyed through Scotland to St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, to Lie At Rest.
Ukraine’s leader’s tribute came as heads of states from across the globe prepare to fly in for the Queen’s funeral in what is expected to become the biggest gathering of world leaders in decades.
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