Ukraine is fighting back against the Russian aggressor, defending the principles of international law and doing everything to make the current war the last one in Europe and the world, so assistance to our country must continue. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with the Italian TV channel Sky TG24.
"It should be understood that Ukrainians are doing everything to make this the last war in Europe and in the world. And this is why we are fighting – for the sake of respect for international law, human rights, sovereignty, territorial integrity, respect for life," the Head of State said answering the hosts' questions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukrainians had prevented Russia from occupying our country at the cost of their own lives.
The President thanked the Italian audience and the entire Italian society for supporting Ukraine at the level of ordinary people.
"This support is very important. At the beginning of the war, the support of the whole of Europe and the world helped us join forces in the fight against the aggression of the Russian Federation," he said.
The Head of State emphasized that the world cannot get tired of helping Ukraine, because our country is repelling the Russian aggressor.
"Of course, everyone wants swift developments on the battlefield, but it happens differently. The full-scale war has been ongoing for the second year in a row. Everyone is getting tired: the land itself is getting tired, people are getting tired - it's obvious. We are highly motivated. We are going to defeat the enemy. The initiative is now in our hands. Even if it's slow, but every day we are driving Russia out of our land step by step," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
The President noted that the Ukrainian military has to overcome a number of difficulties at the front: densely mined areas, shortage of weapons and ammunition, lack of air defense systems.
"Winter is coming. This is another challenge for all our citizens: our civilians and our warriors. We must go through this winter with dignity, without losing the initiative we have on the battlefield," the Head of State emphasized.