Zelensky hails James Wilton, 18, a ‘hero’ as he pays tribute to Brit lad killed on first combat mission in Ukraine
Mr Zelensky was speaking on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show
PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky has offered a heartfelt tribute to the British volunteer killed on his first combat mission in Ukraine.
The Sun told yesterday how James Wilton, 18, became the youngest Brit victim when targeted by Russian drones.
The Ukrainian leader hailed James as a “heroic person” who is forever “in our hearts”.
In a personal message to James’s parents, he said: “Thank you for bringing up such a man.”
Mr Zelensky added on the Piers Morgan Uncensored show: “Your boy gave his life, the most precious thing he had.
“It’s a great sorrow and I want you to know we appreciate it so much.
“He definitely is in our hearts, a heroic person.”
Zelensky continued: “No matter where he comes from, he definitely is in our hearts, in Ukrainian hearts and British hearts.
“That is a heroic person. It’s important to speak of it then it stays in the memory.
“We all speak about him with great, great honour, and with pain. Thank you for bringing up such a man.”
Piers replied: “Well, thank you for your very kind words, it will mean a lot to his family and friends I am sure.”
James, of Huddersfield, died minutes into an infantry mission to resupply eastern front troops.