Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for continued resistance, urges China to speak out

In a video address marking Ukraine's 35th Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged his nation to continue resisting Russia. He asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin had fundamentally misjudged the Ukrainian people's determination to fight for their independence. Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine would prevail, defiantly stating, "Ukraine will achieve this."

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Ukraine will achieve this.

Zelenskyy sharply criticized Putin's ambitions, suggesting the Russian leader aimed to make Russia great but instead presided over long lines at gas stations. He graphically described Russian soldiers as being turned into "fertilizer" by the Ukrainian army on the battlefield. Despite the ongoing struggle, Zelenskyy acknowledged the immense difficulty of the situation for all Ukrainians, firmly rejecting any territorial concessions, particularly in the Donetsk region, stating, "Nobody believes that this would end the war. We do not trust them."

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Russian soldiers are being turned into fertilizer by the Ukrainian army on the battlefield.

The Ukrainian president highlighted the nation's transformation, emphasizing, "The country is not a victim, but a fighter." He also praised the development of Ukraine's domestic arms industry and noted strikes on targets deep within Russian territory. Zelenskyy stressed the necessity for Ukraine to continuously strengthen its military and maintain its defense capabilities.

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The country is not a victim, but a fighter.

In a broader appeal, Zelenskyy urged China's leadership to break its silence and use its influence to ensure "no dictator threatens the planet with his outdated warheads." He also acknowledged that the United States, under President Donald Trump, had lost its illusions about Russia and called for even harsher sanctions. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine, praising the Ukrainian people's "impressive courage" in defending their independence against the Russian invasion.

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China must make it clear that no dictator threatens the planet with his outdated warheads.