Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska reveals how Putin’s barbaric invasion of her homeland has left her ‘close to psychological burnout’ – as she tries to stay strong for her husband, children, and her beloved nation [Video]

18:20 EDT 20 Jun 2024, updated 18:22 EDT 20 Jun 2024

Ukraine‘s First Lady Olena Zelenska has opened up about coming ‘close to psychological burnout’ caused by Russian president Vladimir Putin‘s barbaric invasion of her homeland.

She told of trying to stay strong for her husband. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, as well as her children – and people across the war-torn nation.

Russian forces invaded in February 2022 with the conflict still dragging on as Ukraine resists – with Mr Zelensky this week making a new appeal to the West for more crucial military equipment.

Earlier this month the couple attended 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations in France, where they mingled with guests including the Prince of Wales, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps and French president Emmanuel Macron.

Mrs Zelenska, 46, has now revealed the personal toll the past two years has taken on her, having been forced by the invasion to live apart from her …