Zelensky Turned To The Military
- 6.12.2025, 11:43
He recalled his address to the AFU in the first hours of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation.
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky congratulated the military on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The text and video were published on December 6 the website of the Ukrainian head of state.
He recalled his address to the defense forces in the first hours of Russia's full-scale invasion.
"Stand firm. You are all we have! These were my words to our soldiers on the first day of the war. And you stood firm. You stood firm when almost no one believed in Ukraine, when we were told: you have a week, you have no chance, you have no other option but to surrender. But you stood. And stood firm," the president said.
Zelensky in the video named a number of Ukrainian fighters, women and men who were not in the military before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but went to the army and to the front and gave their lives for their land. He said the country was losing scientists, athletes, artists, businessmen who could build the future.
"Russia is not only hitting cities - they are destroying dreams. Russia attacks not only homes - it attacks destinies and futures. And it leaves no choice," the head of state says in the video.
He said the Ukrainian military continues to fight for the sake of their children, parents, loved ones and "every little girl who is in hiding almost every night," for the sake of Ukraine, which is "growing up, has learned not to be afraid, which has no right to surrender, which will not forget and will not forgive."
He thanked the army for the fact that thanks to it politicians "have confidence at the negotiating table" and can proceed with reason and dignity to negotiate a just peace for Ukraine.
"Each and every one are warriors. Each and every one are heroes. Each and every one I congratulate on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine! Eternal glory to you! Eternal memory to those who gave their lives for Ukraine!", - Zelensky concluded his congratulations.