The khaki fleece, worn by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since the beginning of the ongoing war with Russia, was sold for £90,000 after the opening price of £50,000 at an auction to collect donations to Ukraine. In the auction conducted by Christie’s auction house in London, the capital city of England, a pottery jug in the shape of a rooster was presented to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his visit to the capital of Ukraine, Kiev, and a tour of Kyiv under the guidance of Kiev Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko. also offered for sale.
“I WANT MUCH HIGHER BIDS FROM HERE”
British Prime Minister Johnson, who led the auction, described Zelenskiy as “one of the most incredible leaders of modern times” and said the pieces offered for sale had to go at a higher price than price. “Whether you’re bidding on Zelenskiy’s £50,000 fleece or bidding on a tour of Kyiv with Mayor Klitschko, I want much higher bids. I did a tour of Kyiv with Mayor Klitschko, it’s a beautiful city,” Johnson said. It’s worth it,” he said. “Support Ukraine tonight, my friends, so that the great ancient European capital of Kyiv is never threatened again, and Ukraine can be whole and free once again,” Johnson said.
ZELENSKY PRAISE TO JOHNSON
In the program, which aims to provide up to 1 million pounds of economic aid for Ukraine, directed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also made a speech via video link. Zelenskiy praised Johnson’s “courageous behavior” when he visited Kiev.
Johnson, who was the first leader to address Ukraine’s parliament after Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, said Britain would “continue intensifying” efforts to help Ukraine. Britain had also sent weapons and aid to the country to repel Russian forces from Ukraine. (UAV)