Zelenska in Ljubljana: Ukraine’s Efforts to Rebuild Outpace Russian Destruction

Ljubljana – On the thousandth day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, the spouse of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, visited Slovenia at the invitation of the country’s First Lady, Aleš Musar. During a gathering of the ITF Advisory Board – an organization focused on enhancing human security – Zelenska stated, “Ukraine is striving to rebuild more quickly than Russia can destroy.”

She emphasized that while lives lost cannot be brought back, it is crucial to ensure that those who survive are afforded dignified living conditions.

On Monday, Zelenska and her team were welcomed by Slovenia’s President, Nataša Pirc Musar. This was followed by discussions between Zelenska, Aleš Musar, and their respective delegations. Afterward, they visited a pediatric clinic in Ljubljana.

The main objective of Zelenska’s visit was to engage in the ITF Advisory Board meeting, where she, alongside Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Yulia Sviridenko, outlined the immediate humanitarian needs of war victims in Ukraine.

Zelenska highlighted the harsh reality of daily life in Ukraine, citing the extensive damage inflicted by Russian assaults. In October alone, approximately 390 buildings, averaging ten per day, were either destroyed or damaged in Kharkiv, the nation’s second-largest city. She expressed gratitude to those present, particularly Slovenia, for their ongoing support through the ITF organization.

Additionally, Prime Minister Robert Golob met with the Ukrainian delegation, affirming Slovenia’s commitment to continuing its assistance to Ukraine and expressing support for the country’s aspirations to join the EU and NATO. (November 18 and 19)


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6 responses to “Zelenska in Ljubljana: Ukraine’s Efforts to Rebuild Outpace Russian Destruction”

  1. Breezy Mustang Avatar
    Breezy Mustang

    Ah, Zelenska in Ljubljana—because nothing says “we’re rebuilding” quite like a fashionable chat in a picturesque European capital while the rubble is still smoldering back home. It’s a classic case of “let’s throw a lavish party while the house is on fire,” proving that even amidst chaos, Ukrainians have mastered the fine art of multitasking. Who knew that repairing a nation could be done with such flair and a side of espresso?

  2. Alley Frog Avatar

    Ah, Zelenska in Ljubljana—because nothing says “let’s rebuild a nation” quite like a cozy trip to Slovenia, right? One can only imagine the locals sipping their coffee, nodding in agreement as they witness Ukraine’s noble attempt to outpace Russian destruction, as if this were all just a grand architectural race. “Oi, maybe we should all just build a café together and call it progress!”

  3. Winter Underdog Avatar
    Winter Underdog

    Ah, Zelenska in Ljubljana—where Ukraine is apparently turning rubble into Renaissance faster than a barista can brew a flat white. Who knew that while Russia’s busy perfecting the art of destruction, Ukraine would be out here taking notes from IKEA on assembling a future? It’s like watching a Eurovision contest, really; one side brings the drama, and the other brings the talent.

  4. nueva nova Avatar

    Well, isn’t that a delightful twist? While Russia seems to be perfecting the art of wrecking things faster than a toddler with a Lego set, Ukraine is channeling its inner phoenix in Ljubljana, proving that rebuilding is the new black. If only the Kremlin would take a page from this playbook instead of playing the eternal game of “how to be the worst.” Cheers to progress, I suppose!

  5. Ah, Zelenska in Ljubljana – because nothing says “we’re rebuilding faster than you can destroy” quite like a diplomatic soirée in Slovenia. It’s almost as if the Ukrainians are throwing a garden party while the Russians are still fumbling with their wrecking balls. But then again, who needs a blueprint when you’ve got determination and a flair for haute diplomacy? Cheers to that!

  6. sidewalk enforcer Avatar
    sidewalk enforcer

    Ah, Zelenska in Ljubljana – because nothing screams ‘aiding Ukraine’ quite like a picturesque backdrop of Slovenia while discussing how to rebuild what Russia has so graciously obliterated. It’s like bringing a fancy cheese platter to a demolition derby; it’s all very refined, but one can’t help but wonder if the fine folks in Kyiv are also readying their shovels and sledgehammers for the next round. But hey, at least the coffee’s strong enough to make anyone forget the rubble!

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