Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed his nation on Sunday, calling Ukrainians “the bravest people in the best country in the world.” “We are reaching the end of another week,” Zelensky said in a speech he made regularly during Russia’s offensive in the country. “Our struggle for freedom, for the state. Another week in which Ukraine survived, despite Russia’s efforts to destroy us. we fight. We are defending. We repel the attacks. “ Zelensky said the nation was doing everything it could to win the war and accused the Russian leadership of “lying” in trying to absolve itself of responsibility. “When cowardice grows, everything turns into disaster,” he continued. “When people do not have the courage to admit their mistakes and apologize, to conform to reality and see that they are turning into monsters.” The Ukrainian president said Russia had lost touch with reality, acting as an attacker, but blamed Ukraine for the actions of Russian troops, including the Bucha assassination, the rocket attack on the Kramatorsk railway station and “every ruined city and burned village. ” “They have ruined the lives of millions. “They have started a full-scale war and they are behaving as if we are to blame for that.” He added that Russia, fearing defeat, would launch more full-scale hostilities in eastern Ukraine. “But we are ready,” he said, vowing to ensure that Ukraine has enough weapons and to impose tougher sanctions on Russia in order to get justice. Shortly before his speech, Zelensky said he had honored the “18 defenders of Ukraine” – including members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Special Communications Service and the police – for their heroism. He also thanked the journalists who share the truth about what is happening in the country. “The truth will win and Ukraine will win,” Zelensky said. “This is certain. Glory to Ukraine “.
