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Ukrainians will create their own miracle this Christmas by demonstrating their resolve in the face of Russian attacks that have left millions in the dark, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a defiant message on Saturday.
Speaking 10 months to the day after Russia launched a war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, Zelensky said that while freedom came at a high price, slavery would be even more so.
“We suffered at the start of the war, enduring attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, and missile strikes. We will persevere this winter because we know what we are fighting for “he stated.
Since October, relentless Russian missile and drone attacks have caused massive damage to the power-generation system, frequently leaving major cities without water or heat.
“Even in complete darkness, we will find each other and hug each other tightly. And if there is no heat, we will embrace for a long time to warm one another “he stated.
As usual, we will smile and be happy. There is one difference: we will not wait for a miracle because we will create it.”
The clip, which lasted just under nine minutes, was shot outside at night with only a few white lights and a Christmas tree in the background.
Zelensky noted that Ukrainian troops were fighting battles in the eastern Donbas region, while others were in exile both at home and abroad after fleeing the Russians.
“We’ve been fighting them for over 300 days and eight years. Will we let them get what they want?” he asked, referring to Russia’s 2014 occupation of Crimea.
