Zelenskyy: Ukrainians will never be a bargaining chip in disputes between capitals
Ukrainians have proven, through their resilience in the full-scale war against the Russian Federation, that they will never be "a bargaining chip in disputes between capitals," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Monday that Ukrainians will never be used as pawns in disputes between world leaders at a ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. He emphasized that the resilience of the Ukrainian people in the ongoing full-scale war against Russia proves that they will not be a bargaining chip in geopolitical disputes.
Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukrainians will not compromise their principles and will not abandon their dream of living independently. He stressed that Ukraine's confidence stems from the people across all regions of the country who will not betray their nation, regardless of their background, such as those from Vinnytsia, Kramatorsk, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Odesa, Kharkiv, Lviv, Kyiv, Sevastopol, or Uzhhorod.
Zelenskyy affirmed that the future of not only Ukraine but also Europe is being decided in Russia's war against Ukraine, expressing concern that this conflict could be resolved at the expense of Ukraine's independence and the lives of its citizens. He assured that Ukraine is not facing this risk alone, and together with its friends and partners, it believes it will achieve a dignified peace.
Zelenskyy emphasized that no single nation possesses enough weapons to withstand such a war and that a people should not be left without support during such brutal warfare.
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