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Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, declared in a message of defiance against Russia that “2023 will be the year of our triumph” as the world marked the first anniversary of the conflict there.
In a brief video, the 45-year-old shared scenes from the ongoing conflict and expressed his pride in his countrymen’s valiant resistance to and battle against the advancing Russian forces despite the suffering and loss.
“Many of us made decisions on February 24. The blue and yellow banner is used instead of a white flag. confronting rather than running. battling and pushing back. It was a year filled with suffering, grief, trust, and cohesion. And we were still unbeatable this year. 2023 will be the year of our triumph, we are certain of that “The video’s description said as it played.
In a different film, Mr. Zelensky described how he hurriedly spoke to Ukrainians last year.
In a 15-minute speech that was broadcast to the media, Mr. Zelensky said, “I addressed you with a brief statement last year on this day, from this same location, around seven in the morning.
“We have strength. For anything, we are prepared. Everyone will lose to us. On February 24, 2022, it started off in this manner. a day that lasted forever. It was the hardest day we’ve ever had. In the video titled “the year of invincibility,” he is heard stating, “We woke up early and haven’t slept since “.
More than 100,000 people have been killed or injured, according to estimates from Western military officials, making this war the most deadly in Europe since World War Two.
According to Reuters, Mr. Zelenskiy claimed that “almost everyone has at least one contact in their phone that will never take up the phone again.” “He who does not reply to the “How are you?” Text. During the year of the conflict, these two straightforward words took on a new significance.”
Zelenskiy, who has been leading from the front ever since Russian troops invaded his nation on February 24, also praised his people.
He claimed, “We merged into one big force.” “We have evolved into a team where everyone discovers, packs, and brings something,” said the team.
Mr. Zelenskiy has played a key role in securing financial and military assistance from all over the globe to support Ukrainian defenses. Ukraine has received weapons worth millions from the US, including artillery ammo, anti-armour devices, and air defense radars.
In a recent show of solidarity before the war’s one-year anniversary, President Joe Biden paid an unexpected visit to Kyiv.
