Ukraine president meets Bear as country freezes

December 02, 2022 10:23

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Bear Grylls

British adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls recently met Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the war-torn country.

Taking to Instagram, Grylls penned a note sharing he wanted to know how Zelenskyy was coping for an upcoming programme, "but got so much more."

"This week I had the privilege to travel to Ukraines capital, Kyiv, and spend time with President Zelensky. It has been an experience for me like no other. As the country goes into winter, and with their infrastructure under attack, survival for millions of people is a very real daily struggle.

"Through this special programme the world will see a side of President Zelensky that has never been shown before. What I wanted to ask was how he was really coping I got so much more. The programme is coming soon. Thank you @zelenskiy_official for your hospitality in such a difficult time. Stay Strong, Grylls wrote.

He also shared a few pictures from his meeting with Zelenskyy.

Reacting to the post, a social media user commented, Wow.cant wait for the programme.

"Stay strong Ukraine. Thank you Grylls for paying a visit to Ukraine, another social media user wrote.

Russian attacks in Ukraine have damaged about 32,000 civilian targets and more than 700 critical infrastructure facilities since the Russian invasion began in February 2022, according to CNN.

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