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In a message broadcast to thousands of people gathered in cities across Europe on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for solidarity.

Zelensky said in the speech that if Ukraine fell, Europe would not stand.

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  • If we will fall, you should not be silent, do not look the other way, he said.

Zelensky said that if they win, this will be the victory for the whole democratic world.

  • This will be the triumph of our freedom. This will be the triumph of light over darkness and freedom over slavery.

  • Zelensky paid tribute to those who have died.

  • He said that those who are making heroic actions in different areas protecting their country have given their lives away for this.

  • Zelensky said that they are protecting Europe and greeting each other, wishing each other good health.

According to CNN, the speech was broadcast over the internet in many European cities.

  • There was a pro-Ukraine rally in Georgia. Zelensky held his fist up in the air in a salute as the crowd cheered.

The demonstrators are watching an address of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a big screen. The photo was taken by Vano Shlamov.

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