Wednesday was a unique moment for 10 Canadian universities, including Queens.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed students and scholars far from the war-torn country.
President Zelensky spoke to college students and scholars from the University of Prince Edward Island to the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta in the west through his interpreter.
Katrina Korotky, co-chairman of the Ukrainian Student Association of Queens University, says there is no word to explain the fact that the President of Ukraine took the time to talk to students and answer questions.
"We know we are playing our part and we are doing our best. The fact that he has time to talk to us is very moving. That's right, "says Korotky.
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In a speech, the President of Ukraine gave global support for Vladimir Putin's invasion of Russia in February last year. Continued political attacks to maintain and build.
Zelenskyy emphasized the common values of Canada and Ukraine, such as democracy and how education changed during the war.
"Our university teachers sometimes teach from trenches and from the front lines," Zelensky said.
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These remarks touched the audience of college students.
"To be honest, it's very exciting," Korotky said. "I never thought teachers were doing it on the front lines. It's great to be able to do that."
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Zelensky's reaction was well known and consistent.
"Weapons needed, financial support needed, humane required Support, and we need permanent 24/7 sanctions pressure, "Zelenskyy said.
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Korotky is a role in the Ukrainian Student Association, organizing rallies and working with the charity HelpUsHelp. It states that it is. He collects medicines for Ukrainian citizens.
And Korotky says more initiatives are being worked on.
"What we really lack is women's hygiene products. Therefore, one fundraiser that separates us from other universities is probably fundraising for that kind of product. I think it's about doing activities, "she said.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now almost four months old.
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