We will not leave a single trace of Russia on our land: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed on Friday to reclaim all lands lost to Russia since the start of the conflict between the two countries last February 24.

“Ukraine will win at the front, will win in recovery, will win in restoring justice,” he said in a video message following the conclusion of 400 days of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We will leave no sign of Russia on our territory. We will also not let any adversary go free. We are working on breaking news about this. This day, like any of the 400, was packed with activities for me.”

Ukraine and its Western allies have accused Russian troops of carrying out war crimes, pointing to extensive footage and witness accounts.

“Four hundred days of our defence against full-scale aggression. This is a colossal path that we have walked. All together – everyone who fought and fight for Ukraine, who took care and take care of the state and Ukrainians, who helped and helps our logistics, who strengthened and strengthens Ukrainian resilience. Ukraine went through the most terrifying days of that February. We survived this winter as well. There is a colossal effort behind these words. We passed last spring, which turned the tide of this war in favour of our defence,” said Zelenskyy.

Lauding the heroism of Ukrainians, he said, “Last summer and autumn, we proved that the spring liberation of our northern regions was no accident. The battle for Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the return of the territories of our Kharkiv region, the return of Kherson, the defence of Bakhmut and Donbas in general – this is the heroism of Ukrainians that the world will not forget.”

The Ukrainian President also said that the country is preparing for the next step and its approach to victory in the war.

“We are preparing our next steps, our active actions. We care about preparing the approach to our victory. What is the strength of Ukraine? If your intentions are good, the whole world will be on your side and help you.” He also thanked everyone in the world who stands with Ukraine and believed in the rules of humanity, respect and peace.