Russian invaders begin battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for – President Zelensky

Russian invaders have started the battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for, but Ukraine will be defending itself.

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in his video address, an Ukrinform correspondent reports

“Now we can say that Russian troops have started the battle for Donbas they have long been preparing for. A large part of the Russian army is now focused on this offensive. No matter how many Russian soldiers are driven there, we will fight. We will defend ourselves. We will do this every day. We will not give anything Ukrainian, and we do not need something that does not belong to us,” the President of Ukraine told.

According to Zelensky, Russian invaders have been attacking slightly more thoughtfully in eastern and southern Ukraine lately than what they did before. They are putting pressure, seeking a weak spot in the country’s defense to direct their main forces there.

“Apparently, the Russian generals accustomed to not counting any losses have already killed so many Russian servicemen that even they have to be more careful. Otherwise, no one will be left to attack. But, let them not hope that this will help them. It is just a matter of time, when we liberate the entire territory of our state,” Zelensky stressed.

The President of Ukraine expressed gratitude to all the Ukrainian defenders, all the heroic cities that are keeping the defense and protecting the fate of the entire state.

“Rubizhne, Popasna, Zolote, Lysychansk, Sievierodonetsk, Kramatorsk, and all other settlements, which have been and will always stay with Ukraine,” Zelensky added.

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