Zelenskiy Criticizes Putin's Legitimacy Claims

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that his legitimacy is recognized and determined by the Ukrainian people. He criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, arguing that Putin's legitimacy is only acknowledged by himself. Zelenskiy made these remarks during a press conference in Paris, emphasizing the freedom of the Ukrainian people.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said his legitimacy is recognised and determined by the Ukrainian people, while criticizing that of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"President Zelenskiy's legitimacy is recognised by the people of Ukraine... Our people are free. Putin's legitimacy is recognised only by comrade Putin," he told a press conference in Paris.