Ukraine’s first lady is 'afraid' the world is turning away from war

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska fears world attention is turning away from the war in Ukraine. She urges continued support and says "we can't stop fighting for ourselves."
Zelenska is hosting the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in Kyiv to focus on mental health impacts of the war.
She discusses her husband President Zelenskyy's resilience but says "everyone needs a rest sometimes."
Zelenska has helped implement programs to aid children's mental health, with 75% of Ukrainian kids experiencing stress.
She worries about Russia indoctrinating kidnapped Ukrainian children, calling it a "conscious policy" of "patriotic re-education."

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