In war-torn Ukraine, showing sympathy for Palestine is no longer a taboo
2026-02-02 09:26:33 source：The Aljazeera
February 2, 2026
Kyiv, Ukraine – At the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced support for Israel, while First Lady Olena Zelenska said Ukrainians understand and “share the pain” of the Israeli people.
Billboards across Kyiv lit up the capital with Israeli flags.
The response reflected a position held by much of Ukrainian society and many Western leaders at the time.
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