PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed Ukrainians for their “bravery and sacrifice” to mark three years since Vladimir Putin invaded.
The valiant leader has shared a patriotic clip of brave soldiers fighting the invading Russians and civilians pulling together to mark the sad occasion.
X/@ZelenskyyUaThe clip shows the Ukrainian Motherland Monument lit up in blue[/caption]
X/@ZelenskyyUaUkrainian civilians and soldiers could be seen holding the yellow and blue flag in the clip[/caption]
EPAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed ‘bravery and sacrifice’ of his compatriots[/caption]
Set to stirring music, Zelensky shared footage of fearless Ukrainian troops fighting over the course of the three years and thanked them.
He also hails Ukrainian civilians for their “unity”, “assistance”, and for “standing in defence” of their country.
Zelensky says: “Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude.
“Three years of support. Three years of unity. Three years of assistance.
“Thank you for these three years of us standing together in defense of our state and our people.
“Thank you for every battle Ukraine has won.
“Thank you for every position that we – all Ukrainians – have secured.
“Thank you for our contribution to our shared future.
“Thank you to our warriors for their bravery – you are the best in the world.”
“Three years of full-scale war is a very long time, but the Ukrainian people have defended their right to independence and to a state of their own.”
The clip begins with shocking footage from the start of the conflict of Russian helicopters flying into Ukraine.
But it quickly shifts to Ukrainians tanks blasting the Russian column that tried to storm Kyiv.
Brave Zelensky also hails the strength of Ukrainian civilians who have pulled together to support the war effort and continue their lives as Russia tries to destroy their country.
In a post on X along with the footage, Zelensky says: “Three years of absolute heroism of Ukrainians. I am proud of Ukraine!
“I thank everyone who defends and supports it. Everyone who works for Ukraine.
“And may the memory of all those who gave their lives for our state and people be eternal.”
Zelensky’s touching clip comes after he said he would step down as his country’s leader in exchange for peace or Nato membership.
The Ukrainian president said on Sunday: “If it’s about peace in Ukraine and you really want me to leave my position, I am ready to do that [in exchange for peace].
“Secondly I can exchange it for Nato [membership].
“If there is such an opportunity I’ll do it immediately without a long conversation about it.”
He emphasised that Ukraine’s security was his priority, not staying in office, adding that it was not his “dream” to remain president for a decade.
Zelensky made the pledge after Donald Trump branded him as a “dictator” and sidelined him by starting peace discussions with Russia.
Elections in Ukraine have been banned under martial law amid Putin’s ongoing illegal invasion.
X/@ZelenskyyUaUkrainian soldiers in a trench are almost hit by a rocket[/caption]
X/ @ZelenskyyUaThe clip begins with Russian helicopters flying into Ukraine[/caption]
ReutersUkrainians have fought back against the Russian Army[/caption]
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