Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to America for backing their dedication to Ukraine and voiced confidence within the skill of the brand new American President to realize peace and put an finish to Putin’s aggression, emphasising that peace can’t be achieved with out first stopping the aggression.
In new 12 months greetings to the residents of the nation late Tuesday, Zelenskyy mentioned, “Right this moment, I tackle all those that worth Ukraine, cherish their state, and lovingly name it “Mine.” I thanks for 2024. Our individuals who endure all difficulties with dignity. Folks for whom being residents of Ukraine is a supply of delight. And for me, it’s a delight to be the President of such individuals – Ukrainians who show that no cruise missile can defeat a nation that has wings.”
Zelenskyy throughout his new 12 months greetings additionally mirrored on his conversations with Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and US lawmakers, for the reason that Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“I bear in mind my dialog with Joe Biden after the Russian invasion. I bear in mind my dialog with Donald Trump after he was elected. All of the conversations with Congressmen, Senators, odd People, with all those that help us within the US, in Europe, and around the globe – in these many and diversified conversations, there was all the time unity on the primary level: Putin can not win. Ukraine will prevail,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
He added, “I thank all People for proving these phrases with deeds. I’ve little question that the brand new American President is keen and able to reaching peace and ending Putin’s aggression. He understands that the primary is unattainable with out the second. As a result of this isn’t a avenue battle the place it’s important to relax each side. That is the full-scale aggression of a mad state towards a civilized one. And I consider that we, along with the US, are able to exerting that power.”
The Ukrainian President additional emphasised the nation’s dedication to bringing its individuals again dwelling and spoke in regards to the 189 Ukrainians who have been not too long ago freed.
“All through this bissextile year, we now have confirmed it daily. And we noticed it yesterday. After we have been uplifted with happiness as a result of 189 Ukrainians returned from captivity to their place of origin. As a result of they are going to rejoice the New 12 months at dwelling. As a result of we’re bringing our individuals again. 1,358 individuals this 12 months. 3,956 Ukrainians throughout this time. And I am giving not estimates however exact numbers, as a result of every one represents an individual, our individual, an important individual. And with every return – we convey life again to Ukraine,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
He added, “Could 2025 be our 12 months. The 12 months of Ukraine. We all know that peace won’t be given to us as a present. However we’ll do every little thing to cease Russia and finish the battle. That is what every of us needs for.”
