President Zelensky meets US officials
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has applauded his country’s forces for breaking the “backbone” of the Russian military, which he described as “one of the strongest armies in the world.”
Speaking during an interview with journalists makring the third anniversary of his inauguration, he also said he considers the lives of Ukrainian civilians and troops alike to be the most valuable.
According to a translation by the news website Ukrayinska Pravda, Zelensky said: “I believe that no matter what appetite different sections of our population have, the most valuable thing is to save more people, soldiers. These are brave people who are ready to give their lives. I believe that this is our great value and treasure. As the result of this invasion has shown.
“So.. we shouldn’t be too greedy at this point, even though it’s not entirely just. Because justice will be when we take everything back.”
He continued: “We have broken the backbone of one of the strongest armies in the world. We’ve already done that. Including psychologically. They won’t get back on their feet for the next few years. But let’s not forget that all our soldiers also want to live.”
