Zelenskyy Addresses Defenders From the Front Line, Calling for Russia’s Defeat and Peace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukraine’s military from a command post near the front line on Defenders’ Day, thanking troops for protecting the country’s independence and future. He honored soldiers who have died during the war and praised the commanders and units continuing to hold positions. Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s resilience begins at the front, where its history is being written. He concluded by calling for Russia’s defeat, peace, and the preservation and protection of Ukraine for future generations and lasting security.