The war "is back" in Russia, which "will know what revenge is," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, quoted by France Presse, BTA reported.
His speech was published today, when Ukraine celebrates its national holiday - Independence Day. On August 24, 1991, the country separated from the then Soviet Union.
Russia wanted to ``destroy us,'' but the war ``returned to it,'' Ukraine's president says in the video, which he says was taken in the border region from where the invasion of Russia's Kursk region took place earlier this month.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday appealed to allied countries, saying that Kiev needs weapons on time, not promises, Reuters reported.
"On-time delivery is critical right now. Some packages have been announced and voted on, but have not yet been delivered to Ukraine. Battles at the front are fought with shells and equipment, not with words like "tomorrow" or "soon", Zelensky emphasized in his regular televised address.
After yesterday's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Zelensky emphasized that India supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. “It is important for us that India remains a supporter of international law and supports our sovereignty, our territorial integrity,”, noted Zelensky. He added that he appreciated the fact that Modi began the visit by paying tribute to the children who died in the Russian strike on a children's hospital in July.