Andrei Volna made a statement explaining his decision to leave Russia and help Ukraine, calling it a 'moral, ethical choice.'
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"It's a moral, ethical choice, above all. We want as much as possible to do our part to make Ukraine win more quickly," the orthopaedic surgeon told AFP.
It was largely thanks to Zaluzhnyi that Ukrainians truly believed in our Armed Forces, which are the most trusted today.
General Valerii Zaluzhnyi went through many difficult moments as a soldier during the war.
Politics can outweigh common sense and the interests of the state.
When Ukraine is fighting for its survival, the main thing is the combat capability and coherence of the army and the unity of society.
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