This is one of the most challenging moments in the history of Ukraine, we may face a tough choice, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a message to the Ukrainian nation.
"Either loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a fundamental partner. Either the adoption of a difficult 28-point agreement, or an extremely harsh winter, or further dangers. The pressure on Ukraine is very high.
However, the guarantor noted that he had already answered his inauguration, when he promised to protect the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, the rights and freedoms of citizens, and the Constitution and laws of Ukraine," Zelensky said.
According to the Ukrainian President, "they are made of steel, but even the strongest metal can break."
"We must come together, come to our senses, stop arguing, stop playing political games. The state must act, the parliament of a warring country must work together, the government of a warring country must work effectively," he said.
Zelensky stressed that a difficult week awaits.
"You are a mature, intelligent, conscientious people who have proven this many times and understand that during this time there will be great pressure - political, informational, and of various kinds - to weaken us, to divide us. The enemy is awake and will do everything to prevent us from succeeding. Will we allow them to do this? We have no right. And we will succeed," he said.
According to Zelensky, we need to work calmly with the United States and other partners.
"I will convince them and offer alternatives, but we will definitely not give the enemy any reason to say that Ukraine does not want peace," he concluded.
