C.honey blonde hair worn behind the ears, blue-imperturbable gaze, barely hinted smile. Though Iryna Vereshchuk ditched the suits and colored scarves she wore some time ago and wears only military uniforms, yet he retains a certain sober gentleness of manner, even in the dramatic situation that his country is experiencing. But it doesn’t discount.
The negotiation seems impossible
Who saw the speech of the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk a Half past eighton La7, on March 14, he heard her say very severe words towards the West (in short, the West has asked us “to give up nuclear weapons, those weapons today could be a danger.” So what is happening is his fault).
Words uncompromising about giving Russia something to start negotiating for peace (“We are asking to close the sky. Otherwise you can call this war whatever you want but it will destroy us and you” “Neutrality does not give us security. We want to remain independent and get back all the territories invaded by the Russians”). In short, she showed herself for what she is: a female soldier, a general ready to do anything – even to threats, and not very veiled – to achieve his goal.
Iryna Vereshchuk and Volodymyr Zelensky
Just a simple one confrontation with the story of its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, born comedian and politician by chance, to understand how far apart they are. Perhaps the real strategist is her. So much so that her figure is considered central not only at this stage but also for the future of Ukraine.
Military and politics
The training of Iryna Vereshchuk speaks clearly: studied at the Military Institute of the Lviv Polytechnic, where she graduated with a major in International Information. She then she added a second law degree and a major in state administration. She was army officer before entering politics and becoming ain his thirties, mayor of his hometown, Rava-Ruska. In 2019 she joined the ranks of the People’s Servant party in Parliament. At the outbreak of the conflict, she took care of defense and intelligence commission: it is therefore involved at the highest level in Zelensky’s decisions.
Among his skeletons in the closet, Putin
Among the anecdotes of his past dusted off in these tragic days, one concerns Putin: in 2013 he praised him. “If we had such a politician I would vote for him. He is good for Russia. He acts in the interest of his country. Let every president defend his country in this way. It’s natural”.
Mother and wife
Iryna Vereshchuk has been married twice, the second time to an officer of the Ukrainian special forces “Alpha”. She hides in a secret location with her 17-year-old son from her first marriage. That’s where, through his Instagram profile, he communicates to his people, calls them to the resistance and informs them about the practicability of the humanitarian corridors. And at the same time he encourages the West to cooperate.
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