this post was submitted on 24 Jun 2023
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[–] TehWorld 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

At the risk of being pedantic: When Zelenskyy was offered an escape out of Kyev, he famously responded that he needed ammo, not a ride.

[–] boonana 3 points 1 year ago

Yes, social media claimed he said it. But it was never confirmed. Nevertheless, that was a great an inspiring quote - real or not.

[–] LizardKing15 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Supposedly, his airplane took off from Moscow and flew to St. Petersburg.

[–] boonana 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, I just heard that too. It was to be expected that he wouldn't take any risks and would rather sit it out somewhere and let others do the work.

[–] Zyratoxx 2 points 1 year ago
[–] random72guy 3 points 1 year ago

Savage contrast with Zelensky.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Guns and butthead.