Russian intrusion strikes 1,000-day turning point– DW– 11/19/2024

In an online address to the European Parliament noting 1,000 days because Russia’s full-blown intrusion of his nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said thanks to legislators for their assistance however included that even more ought to be done to press Russia towards a simply tranquility.

“Not a single day during these 1,000 days of this terrible war became a day of betrayal of our European shared values,” the Ukrainian head of state informed a European Parliament embellished with the shades of the Ukrainian flag.

“Together we have succeeded… in defending the freedom of all European nations,” Zelenskyy stated. “We must push Russia towards a just peace.”

Strong permissions are important to restrict Russia’s battle initiative, Zelenskyy stated. “Together we achieved much, but we must not fear doing even more,” he included.

The Ukrainian leader stated that the variety of North Korean soldiers pointed in Russia might climb; “Now, Putin has brought 11,000 North Korean troops to Ukraine’s borders. This contingent may grow to 100,000. While some European leaders think about some elections at Ukraine’s expense, Putin is focused on winning this war.“

Zelenskyy additionally advised that Russian President Vladimir Putin “will not stop on his own.”

“The more time he has, the worse the conditions become. Every day is the best moment to push Russia harder,” Zelenksyy stated. “He values ​​only money and power, the things we have to take from him.”

An applause from the EU legislature wrapped up Zelenskyy’s speech after he thanked them for their assistance and brows through to Ukraine throughout “difficult times.”