He wrote that he wanted to ask for forgiveness from those who “delivered unrest and pain to everything that was connected with him in recent weeks.” He did not clarify what specifically was in question.
“I am embarrassing and painful that I was in the spotlight in a way that, to put it mildly, did not reflect the essence of circumstances. The last years and months were a difficult period with a large number of challenges and experiences. This made me question my own ability and value of my contribution in many respects. At a critical moment, my relatives and colleagues who could provide me with the necessary support and help,” he wrote.
According to the journalist, the support that he received gave him a feeling of his privilege, which he would like to convert into public attention to the topic of mental health.
“Hundreds of thousands of defenders, their family members go through daily hell. Millions of Ukrainians are in a state of stress as much time as the depth of living memory takes place. When these circumstances are exacerbated by post -traumatic states, systemic diseases, such as oncology, or diseases that gradually affect the mental ability, like Alzheimer's diseases, Parkinson or Dementia, this is our debt as a society to show more understanding And support to those who continue to fight for the fullness and productivity of their life, for the ability to cope.
Makarov thanked his colleagues from the “suspension” for support.
“I am grateful to law enforcement officers and doctors who fulfilled my duties. I want to return to work that was my life as soon as I am able to. I apologize to every person who I brought pain or troubles. Everyone who would like to talk to me will be grateful if you give me the opportunity to focus on my update,” he summarized.
Context
Makarov – journalist, TV presenter, documentary, writer. He worked in the printed and television media, was the chairman of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize Committee, since 2019, was the executive producer of the “suspension”.
According to Suprikaln, the attack on Makarov occurred late in the evening of April 16. According to preliminary information, the 69-year-old journalist was wounded by a knife. Makarov was in a hospital in serious condition, there is no threat to the life of a journalist. The Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Igor Klimenko said on April 17 that The attack occurred in the Solomensky district of Kyiv at 22.44. The unknown went to the journalist and stabbed. The victim received two injuries: one in the hand, the other in the body. Then Makarov called the police, the patrolman provided his first aid.
Law enforcement officers consider the pro -Russian trace As one of the versions of the investigation in the attack on Makarov.
