“I am not Putin”: Zelensky says why he doesn’t want to be president for decades
12 July 2025 15:17
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not want to hold his post for 30 or 35 years, because at the end of his career he wants to maintain the respect of others and self-respect.
This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the BBC film “Zelensky. His Story,” "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
“I am not Putin. I will not be president for 30 years or whatever, 35 years. I will not be. Believe me. This means that I have to go through this work and maintain respect, my own self-respect. This is very important to me,” Zelensky said.
The President of Ukraine also emphasized that maintaining respect is very important for his family and for his children.
“And it is important for me to help Ukraine do everything possible and as best as possible,” the head of state added.
As a reminder, according to the law, presidential and parliamentary elections in Ukraine can only take place after the end of martial law.
