VIDEO Volodymyr Zelensky, after another year of war in Ukraine: “We believe in peace and work to achieve it”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ended the year on Wednesday with a message in which he reaffirmed his country's commitment to peace, despite the fact that Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is approaching four years in February, EFE and Agerpres agencies report.

“We believe in peace, fight for it and work to achieve it,” Zelenski said in a message published on social media, accompanied by a photo of him and his wife, Olena Zelenska.

“Happy birthday, dear Ukrainians!” Zelensky exclaimed in his message, in which he emphasized the efforts made by the defenders of Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion that began in February 2022.

“Another year has passed, marked by the dedication and resilience, principles and daily work of Ukrainians,” Zelensky said at the end of 2025.

Happy New Year, Ukraine!

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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) December 31, 2025

His message was published on the last day of 2025, when six people were injured in a Russian airstrike in the port city of Odesa (south) alone.

In their report on Wednesday, the Ukrainian Air Force indicated that they had destroyed 101 Russian drones in the attack last night, although 20 hits were recorded at 11 points in Ukraine.

Another year is passing, hard-won through dedication and tenacity, through principles and the daily effort of Ukrainians.

This year was made possible thanks to our defenders – those who stood their ground not only for Ukraine, but also for all who value freedom and dignity.… pic.twitter.com/cFA6tfJVlg

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@ZelenskyyUa) December 31, 2025