Lagatar24 Desk
Kyiv, Jan 11: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a virtual appearance at the annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony on Tuesday, saying ‘there will be no third World War’ as the tide is turning in Ukraine`s ongoing conflict with Russia.
At the 80th Golden Globe Awards, Zelenskyy said “The first World War claimed millions of lives. The Second World War claimed tens of millions of them. There will be no third World War, it is not a trilogy”.
He further said that with the help of the free world, Ukraine will stop the Russian aggression on our land.
“It is 2023 and the war in Ukraine is not over yet, but the tide is turning,” said Zelenskyy. “And it’s already clear who will win,” he added.
Initially, Zelenskyy pointed out that the award ceremony began in 1943 when World War II was nearing its end and it was clear who would win, but there were still some battles to be fought.
“The awards were born at a special time. The second World War wasn`t over yet, but the tide was turned all knew who would win. There were still battles and tears ahead. It was then when the Golden Globe Awards appeared to honour the best performers of 1943.”
The audience cheered as President Zelenskyy announced his projected victory.
He concluded, “We will make it together with a whole, free world, and I hope that all of you will be with us on a victorious day. Slava Ukraine.”
Zelenskyy was introduced by actor and director Sean Penn, best known for his Academy Award-winning performances in 2003’s ‘Mystic River’ and 2008’s ‘Milk.’ The ‘Gaslit’ star met with Zelenskyy in Kyiv this past November to express his support for the war-torn country, where he had been filming a documentary for Vice Studios earlier in the year.
Last year, Zelenskyy made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards, virtually appearing from the bunker and continuing to speak at public events to stand up for his country in the fight against Russia.
