Ukrainian President Zelensky: We regain control of more than 1800 cities and towns
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy assessed the events related to the Russia-Ukraine war in his speech to the Ukrainian Parliament in kyiv.
Emphasizing that the Ukrainian people showed the world that they are united in the ongoing war against Russia, Zelenskiy said: “Our national colors (flag colors) are an international symbol of courage for the whole world today. “he said he.
Stating that they continue to fight faithfully against Russia’s attacks, Zelenskiy said: “Ukraine will definitely win.” he used the phrase.
Commenting that Russia is threatening not only his country but also Western countries by starting a war in Ukraine, Zelenskiy said: “Nobody in the West is or will be afraid of Russia anymore.” he said.
“UKRAINE DESERVES TO BE A MEMBER OF THE EU”
Stating that European Union (EU) countries are providing arms support to Ukraine against Russia today, Zelenskiy said: “And for the first time in history, the European Union is providing defense assistance against large-scale attacks.” he said.
Recalling that the EU granted his country “candidate country” status this year, Zelenskiy said: “Ukraine already deserves this status.” he said he.
Emphasizing that his country should become a member of the EU, Zelenskiy said: “It is time to start negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership.” he said.
Stating that in the early periods of the war, Russian forces tried to enter the capital kyiv but were repulsed by the Ukrainian army, Zelenskiy said: “Ukrainian soldiers drove the invaders out of kyiv and this was the first point of attack. turning point in full-scale war. war.” he said he.
Zelenskiy thanked the countries that supported them and stated that the Ukrainian army carried out successful counterattacks thanks to these weapons. “We managed to liberate more than 1,800 cities and towns in Ukraine from the invaders,” Zelenskiy said. he used the phrase.
Stating that Ukraine also has the means to produce weapons, that it has produced some weapons and has just started to produce some of them, Zelenskiy said: “You can be sure that the time will come when Ukrainian weapons brands will attract the attention of the whole world.” he said.
Zelensky emphasized that the Ukrainian people continue to move towards the victory they have long dreamed of.
“THANKS TO GUTERRES AND ERDOGAN”
Zelenskiy noted that more than 15 million tons of grain products were exported from Ukrainian ports thanks to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, established with the support of the United Nations (UN) and Turkey.
Expressing his gratitude to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for their contribution to the realization of the said initiative, Zelenskiy said that they have also launched an initiative on “Grains from Ukraine” for the delivery of products aid to countries in need, and that they had a total of 30 cooperation with Turkey. He affirmed that close to Turkey supported the initiative in question.
Zelenskiy said that the Russian military committed war crimes in Ukraine, arguing that an international judiciary should be established so that all the guilty are tried and that they have started the necessary work in that direction.
Stating that 1,456 Ukrainian soldiers have been released as a result of the prisoner exchange with the Russian side since February 24, when the war began, Zelenskiy said: “As we need to restore territorial integrity, we also need to restore social integrity. “He said. (AA)