The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his speech during the ceremonial events on the occasion of Independence Day in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“For a long time, there were attempts to artificially divide Ukraine into camps to make it impossible for our country to join the right alliance. Ukrainian courage deserves to be in the world’s best alliances only. Ukraine deserves to be among the leaders of the world. And it will be!” the President of Ukraine said.
In his words, Ukraine already guarantees common European security. This security is impossible without the strength of Ukrainian warriors, without the potential of Ukraine, without the freedom and labor of all Ukrainians.
“Without Ukraine, our common European home can only be an unfinished construction project. And I thank every leader who understands this,” the Head of State noted.
President Zelensky emphasized that the world hears and supports Ukraine. The world’s majority stands with Ukraine and helps. But, no matter what happens in the world, Ukraine must be able to defend itself.
