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Zelenskyy denied speech at Yad

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not granted permission to deliver his speech at the Holocaust history memorial complex "Yad Vashem". He planned to read a monologue in front of 300 visitors to the complex and also broadcast the speech worldwide. The management of the complex refused, noting that "they understand what he is aiming at," and stated that such an action would be inappropriate. The memorial complex "Yad Vashem" is located in the city where many people perished during the Holocaust and is dedicated to the memory of all victims.

Context

The memorial complex "Yad Vashem" annually hosts guests in commemoration of the victims of the Holocaust.

Summary:

Zemlevsky declined to make a public speech at the Holocaust Memorial, stating that his words would be inappropriate.