Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the University of Copenhagen
Amid extensive security measures and media coverage, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the University of Copenhagen on Tuesday afternoon. The visit took place in the Christian Hansen Auditorium at the Centre for Health and Society (CSS), where students and other invited guests had the opportunity to attend a conversation between the president and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
The conversation was moderated by TV 2 journalist Rasmus Tantholdt and was followed by questions from students in the audience.
During the hour-long conversation, President Zelenskyy spoke about Ukraine's defence over the past nearly five years and the prospects for peace considering the ongoing negotiations with Russia in Abu Dhabi.
It was a great pleasure and an honour to welcome Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the University of Copenhagen today. They were greeted by a packed auditorium, with engaged – and moved – students
The discussion covered a range of topics, including security guarantees to protect Ukraine against future Russian attacks, the extensive destruction and human cost of the war, Russia's credibility, hope and despair, hybrid warfare against Europe, and the prospects of Ukrainians being able to return home.
Both the prime minister and President Zelenskyy repeatedly highlighted the strong cooperation between Ukraine and Denmark. The president also emphasised that support from Denmark and other European countries is crucial to Ukraine's ability to withstand the Russian invasion.
