Zelensky also vowed his govt will do everything within its power to bring an end to Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has promised citizens of the country that his administration will do everything within its power to bring an end to Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion in 2025.
He made the promise while addressing the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv.
The Ukrainian leader’s address caps a difficult year for the country which has been fending off a better-resourced Russian army for nearly three years.
While wishing 2025 will be their year, Zelensky said, “We know that peace will not be given to us as a gift but we will do everything to stop Russia and end the war.”
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Speaking during the New Year address,
Zelensky added that Ukraine had to continue to fight to gain the upper hand both on the battlefield and ahead of any prospective peace talks.
“Every day in the coming year, I, and all of us, must fight for a Ukraine that is strong enough.” he further said
Meanwhile, the outgoing United States President, Joe Biden unveiled almost $6 billion military and budget aid for Ukraine on Monday in a race to support Kyiv before president-elect, Donald Trump, takes office in January.
Trump had earlier promised to end the conflict in 24 hours once in power, raising fears in Ukraine that it will be forced to give up all the land the Kremlin currently controls in exchange for peace.
Since the war began, Ukraine has lost seven times more territory to Russia in 2024 than in 2023 but it is still holding firm despite its neighbour’s superior military power.
