Volodymyr Zelenskyy

“ Ukraine never asked the American soldiers to fight on our land instead of us. I assure you that Ukrainian soldiers can perfectly operate American tanks and planes themselves. Financial assistance is also greatly important, and I would like to thank you very much, thank you for both financial packages you have already provided us with, and the ones you may be willing to decide on. Your money is not charity. It is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way. Russia could stop its aggression, really, if it wanted to. ”

“ If so, just like the Battle of Saratoga, the fight for Bakhmut will change the trajectory of our war for independence and for freedom. If your patriots stop the Russian terror against our cities, it will let Ukrainian patriots work to the full to defend our freedom. When Russia cannot reach our cities with its artillery, it tries to destroy them with missile attacks. More than that, Russia found an ally in this genocidal policy: Iran. Iranian deadly drones sent to Russia in hundreds became a threat to our critical infrastructure. That is how one terrorist has found the other. ”

“ Millions won't have neither heating nor running water. All of these will be the result of Russian missile and drone attacks on our energy infrastructure. But we do not complain. We do not judge and compare whose lives are easier, your well-being is the product of your national security. The result of your struggle for independence and your many victories, we Ukrainians will also go through our war of independence and freedom with dignity and success. ”

“ Threw everything it had against the free world, just like the brave American soldiers who held their lines and fought back Hitler's forces during the Christmas of 1944. Brave Ukrainian soldiers are doing the same to Putin's forces this Christmas. Ukraine holds its lines and will never surrender. ”

“ You can threaten sanctions to make Russia feel how ruinious its aggression truly is. It is in your power, really, to help us bring to justice everyone who started this unprovoked and criminal war. Let's do it. Let the terrorist state be held responsible for its terror and aggression, and compensate all losses done by this war, let the war see that the United States are here. ”

“ Every inch of that land is soaked in blood, roaring guns sound every hour. Trenches in the Donbas change hands several times a day, in fierce combat and even hand fighting, but the Ukrainian Donbas stands. Russians use everything they have against Bakhmut, and others of our beautiful cities. The occupiers have a significant advantage in artillery, they have an advantage in ammunition, they have much more missiles and planes than we ever had. ”

“ Only victory. We already built a strong Ukraine, with strong people, strong army, strong institutions, together with you. We developed strong security guarantees for our country and for entire Europe and the world together with you, and also together with you we'll put in place everyone who will defy freedom. Put In. This will be the basis to protect democracy in Europe and the world over. Now, on the special Christmas time, I want to thank you, all of you, I thank every American family, which cherishes the warmth of its home, and wishes the same warmth to other people. ”

“ And it will never influence our minds again. Yet, we have to do whatever it takes to ensure that countries of the Global South also gain such victory. I know one more very important thing, the Russians will stand a chance to be free when they defeat the Kremlin in their minds. Yet, the battle continues and we have to defeat the Kremlin on the battlefield. Yes, this battle is not only for the territory, the peace and other parts of Europe. The battle is not only for the life, freedom and security of Ukrainians, or any other nation which Russia attempts to conquer. ”

“ But you can speed up our victory, I know it. And it will prove to any potential aggressor that no one can succeed in breaking national borders, no one committing atrocities and reigning over people against their will. It would be naïve to wait for steps towards peace from Russia, which enjoys being a terrorist state. ”

“ Yes, it's true, but our defence forces stand. And we all are proud of them. The Russians' tactic is primitive, they burn down and destroy everything they see, they send thugs to the frontlines, they send convicts to the war. ”

“ The restoration of international legal order is our joined task, we need peace, yes, Ukraine has already offered proposals which I just discussed with President Biden, our peace formula, Ten Points which should and must must be implemented for our joined security, guaranteed for a decade again, and the summit which can be held, I am glad to share that President Biden supported our peace initiative today, each of you ladies and gentlemen can assist in the implementation to ensure that Americans' leadership remains solid, bicameral and partisan. ”