LANSING, Mich.(WLNS)— After the heated alternate between the American and Ukrainian presidents, many Ukrainian supporters are left fearful about the place the 2 international locations stand and what is going to occur subsequent.
After Russia invaded Ukraine again in 2022, Okemos resident and longtime advocate of Ukraine, Ody Norkin, swung into motion.
“We have delivered ambulances, and medical tools, and medical provides,” stated Norkin.
He says he gained assist from the East Lansing Rotary Membership and the Jewish Federation of Lansing.
Norkin says he was capable of assist an untold variety of Ukrainians alongside the way in which.
After President Zelenskyy’s current go to to the U.S, Norkin says the assembly was horrible.
“I by no means thought I might see the day the place world leaders would meet in such a despicable style,” stated Norkin.
He says he’s fearful concerning the relationship between the 2 nations.
“I hope we do not abandon the Ukrainians who’ve been our allies now for therefore lengthy,” stated Norkin.
He says he looks like some individuals are attempting to rewrite historical past.
“How suggest this fictional theory that Zelesnkyy’s not an elected official,” said Norkin. “Not an elected president.”
Norkin says Zelenskyy was attempting to set the file straight throughout the assembly, and that heated argument struck worry abroad.
“There’s outright fear that I have not seen since February of 2022. We have a reservation system that’s based in Tallinn, Estonia,” said Norkin. “They are too, they are fearful that Russia will overrun the Balkan states and my counterparts in Schwerin, Germany. They too were in shock.”
Norkin says he hopes U.S. representatives and Senators will step up and assist Democracy in Ukraine.
