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Zelensky's speech to soldiers after a year of war with Russia

The Ukrainian president spoke in Hagia Sophia Square in Kiev

24/02/2023

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"Today after a year of decisive war for Ukrainian independence, today in this valiant place I want to say to all of you, to all those who fight for Ukraine and to those who live with Ukraine in their hearts, I want to say that I am proud of you, we are all proud of everyone, we are all proud of you and that this pride goes through the streets and trenches, may it spread to squares and cities, may it spread to hearts and foreign countries, may it speak to everyone. Ukraine is alive."

So the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking in front of the soldiers in Kiev in Hagia Sophia Square.

"Ukrainian soldier, you are the most important person, thanks to whom millions of Ukrainians are alive, the reason why he will play 'Glory to Ukraine'", "I thank all those who resisted in February last year, who are giving Ukraine indestructibility," Zelensky continued.

And again. "Your effort brings our victory closer, it is thanks to you that Ukraine will exist, thanks to all those who are defending and making security to the country, all those who are helping every day to fight and save lives." "Glory to our heroes, glory to Ukraine," the Ukrainian president concluded.