The first days when Russian troops invaded Ukraine, as well as the future of the country were discussed by the First Lady, Olena Zelenska.
Specifically, describing to Ukrainian Vogue the beginning of the war and when asked what she remembers most clearly from those moments, she answered the following:
"I remember the beginning very well. It was a normal day, the children returned from school, the familiar chores at home, the preparation for the next school day. We felt a tension. There was a lot of talk everywhere about a possible invasion. But until the last minute, it was impossible to believe that this would happen... in the 21st century? In the modern world? I woke up between 4 and 5 in the morning because of a bang. I didn't immediately realize it was an explosion. I didn't understand what it could be. My husband was not in bed. But when I woke up, I saw him already dressed in a suit as usual (this was the last time I would see him in a suit and a white shirt-from that time on he started dressing in military clothes). "He started." That was all he said.
There was no panic but confusion
I wouldn't say there was panic. Confusion maybe. "What are we going to do about the children?" "Wait," he said. "I'll let you know. In any case, gather the essentials and all the documents." And leave the house."
As for whether she told their 9-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter about what was happening, Olena Zelenska said
"There is no need to explain anything to the children. They see everything, like any child in Ukraine. It's certainly not something that children should face, but they are very honest and sincere. You can't hide anything from them. The best strategy is the truth. So we discussed everything with my daughter and my son. I tried to answer their questions. We talk a lot, because saying what hurts us, not keeping to ourselves, is the best psychological method. It works."
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