Ukraine’s Independence Day Message
On Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the nation. He chose a significant location near the border where Ukrainian forces launched a surprising incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. Zelenskyy emphasized that while Russia aimed to destroy Ukraine, the war has now reached Russian soil.
The Kursk Offensive
This cross-border attack, the most significant since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, began on August 6. Ukrainian forces have occupied dozens of villages, covering over 1,000 square kilometers, and captured Russian soldiers. Zelenskyy’s message is clear: what Russia brought to Ukraine has returned to its origin.
Zelenskyy’s Firm Stand
Zelenskyy didn’t hold back in criticizing Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a “sick old man from Red Square.” He stated that those who bring evil to Ukraine will face consequences on their land. He assured me that this was not revenge but justice.
