Zelensky: Ukraine “stopped the second army of the world”

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyhe recalled today how much they gave up their country when Russian tanks and planes started the war against Ukraine one year ago today and celebrated his country’s resilience against what was considered the second best military in the world.

Ukraine, the president said in a statement, “it hasn’t fallen in three days”but “stopped the second army in the world” and continues to resist and believe in victory a year after the beginning of the Russian aggression.

“One year after the all-out invasion, 95% of Ukrainians believe in victory,” the president said, citing a recent poll. If the general sentiment 365 years ago was “pain and uncertainty”, today the prevailing feeling is “pride” due to the national reaction to the invasion.

Zelenskiy reviewed the development of the war and support for Ukraine by some Western allies who in many cases have gone from disbelieving in Kiev’s chances of resisting to doubling their military support in light of evidence that the embattled country is resisting Russian forces.

The president emphasized the unity of Ukrainian society around the goal of victory in this war, which, he is convinced, will happen this year. Zelensky also emphasized the dramatic changes that the Russian invasion brought to the entire Ukrainian society.

“Kids asked Santa for smartphones and electronics; now they give the salary they get and raise funds for the soldiers,” he said.

“On February 24, millions of us chose. Not the white flag, but the blue and yellow flag (that of Ukraine). Not to run away, but to face. To face the enemy. Resistance and fight,” the Ukrainian president added.

He pointed out that “it was a year of pain, sadness, faith and togetherness. And this is the year of our invincibility.We know that this will be the year of our victory!”, Zelenski emphasized in a video message published on his Telegram channel.

The Ukrainian president reported that he met with the high command of the army to discuss the production of weapons in the country.

“We dealt with the issue of production and procurement of munitions and weapons. Of course, I cannot publicly state details about it. But it is a significant job. And I am glad to hear at the meeting of the high military command that even in these conditions we have the appropriate potential,” he said. is.