Zelensky Has 'Cordial' Meeting With Stephen Fry in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a “cordial” meeting with Stephen Fry in Kyiv on September 7, with the British actor and writer calling Zelensky his “new bestie” in an Instagram post.
“Stephen Fry and I had a cordial and friendly meeting,” Zelensky said on X.
“We talked about a variety of aspects of Ukrainian life: culture, resilience, and our people’s bravery. I thanked him for supporting Ukraine. We all hope for a just peace to be restored,” he said.
Fry shared a photo of the meeting on Instagram, where he wrote, “With my new bestie. We had a terrific talk. I’ve been lucky enough to meet a few world leaders in my time, but none with whom I’ve felt such an instant connection. I do not envy the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and a workload that would fell an ox.” Credit: Volodymyr Zelensky via Storyful
Video transcript
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Thank you.
STEPHEY FRY: I've been practicing. It's very good to meet you, sir.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Happy to see you.
STEPHEY FRY: What a pleasure. Thank you.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Thank you for coming. Please.
STEPHEY FRY: Wonderful. I had a fantastic time.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Yes, and everybody and-- and now and--
STEPHEY FRY: They're wonderful.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Yes, and my wife, everybody really happy how you-- host?
- Host.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Yes, yesterday host.
STEPHEY FRY: Its was such a pleasure.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Thank you.
STEPHEY FRY: It was a great success. It's a brilliant, brilliant idea.
[GENTLE MUSIC]
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: So that is about United24, some--
STEPHEY FRY: Oh, yes.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: --some different things. This are some of the first ladies. And it's just-- just to remember.
STEPHEY FRY: A map of the country.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Yes.
STEPHEY FRY: [INAUDIBLE], this is very kind.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: This is for you.
STEPHEY FRY: This is a wonderful thing to have.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: That is for you.
STEPHEY FRY: Thank you, sir. I am so honored.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Maybe a bag will be useful?
STEPHEY FRY: Yes.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: [INAUDIBLE]
STEPHEY FRY: It will be, with the colors on the handle.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: Thank you so much.
STEPHEY FRY: Thank you very much.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: My pleasure.
STEPHEY FRY: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
Thank you so much.
STEPHEY FRY: Thank you again.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: All the best.
STEPHEY FRY: Bless you, sir. Thank you. Good luck with everything.
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY: [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH] Bye-bye.