Zelensky: We cannot imagine Ukraine without Crimea

In an interview with CNN, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy stated that they are trying to reclaim their lands in southern and eastern Ukraine, and their most recent goal is to “save Crimea,” which was annexed by Russia in 2014.

Emphasizing that kyiv’s efforts are focused on reclaiming land in southern and eastern Ukraine, Zelenskiy said: “We cannot think of Ukraine without Crimea. When Crimea is under Russian occupation, this has only one meaning; The war is not over yet.” he performed the assessment of it.

Asked if any scenario is possible in which peace can be achieved without Crimea, Zelensky replied: “Then there will be no victory.” he gave the answer.

The Ukrainian president claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s response to Wagner’s armed rebellion was “weak” and that he was losing control of his own people.

Russia annexed Crimea, over which it had a disagreement with Ukraine, in 2014, and Wagner, assigned to include Crimea in Russian territory, made his name known worldwide with this move.

“AMERICA” ARTICLE BY ZELENSKY

Zelenskiy wrote an article titled “Happy Birthday America” ​​in the Wall Street Journal for the “4th of July, Independence Day” of the US.

Referring to the struggle of the founders of the US in the name of “freedom and independence”, Zelenskiy made a connection between US Independence Day on July 4, 1776 and the date of the February 24, 2022, when Russia-Ukraine. The war started.

“As Americans celebrate their freedom and independence today, we join in this celebration with you and envision the day when every inch of Ukraine is freed from the cruel tyranny that is trying to destroy us,” Zelensky said. he used the phrase.

Emphasizing that Ukraine wants to be free and “a part of the West ruled by the ideals formed during the American Revolution,” Zelenskiy noted that since gaining independence, his country has always stood for democracy and strived to live in a “world free with other European countries”.

“Ukraine, integrated with NATO and the West, is a guarantee that freedom will continue to win and peace will prevail,” Zelenskiy said. he gave the message from him.

The President of Ukraine expressed his gratitude to the United States for his country’s support for freedom and for setting an example in this regard. (AA)