Ukrainians are in ‘mortal danger’ if the West abandons them, warns Olena Zelenska

UKRAINIANS are in “mortal danger” if the West abandons them, the country’s first lady has warned.

Olena Zelenska said her people will be left to die if the world stops sending financial aid in the fight against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion.

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It comes after Republican senators in the US blocked a bill to provide nearly £50 billion in fresh support to Ukraine.

“We really need the help,” Mrs Zelenska told the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.

“In simple words, we cannot get tired of this situation, because if we do, we die. And if the world gets tired, they will simply let us die.”

The White House has warned that their funding for Ukraine could soon run out.

The first lady added: “It hurts us greatly to see the signs that the passionate willingness to help may fade.

“It is a matter of life for us. Therefore, it hurts to see that.”

Republicans want President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress to grant extra funding for US border measures in exchange for their support.

UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron travelled to the USA this week to rally support for Ukraine.

He warned US Republicans that blocking fresh financial backing would be a “Christmas present” for Mr Putin.

President Biden echoed his words saying the failure to agree aid would be a “gift” for Mr Putin.