We are now conducting one of our counter-offensive operations at the Donetsk direction – in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia areas.
Russian losses just since the start of this counter-offensive – in the Pokrovsk area alone, in these past weeks – are already more than 2,500, of which over 1,300 have been killed. Ukraine is rightfully defending its positions and its land. This is a heroic defense. I am proud of our warriors. I am proud of our people.
In this war Ukraine finds protection against every Russian treachery. We are thwarting every Russian plan to destroy our state. Our defense is always active. We have proven that Ukrainians can achieve the necessary results even when many around the world expect results from Russia.
It is important that our partners act with dignity – just as our people deserve to be supported. Russia must be forced to peace. Ukraine can do this – if our army has sufficient strength and sufficient long-range capabilities. And the world can do this together with us – through strong sanctions and strong pressure, as strong as our people are strong.
I thank everyone who is fighting for Ukraine.
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