Volodymyr Zelensky: We are on our land, we don’t owe anything to anyone, and we will not give away anything to anyone

Volodymyr Zelensky: It is very important to see now who our real friend and partner is, and who will continue to scare the Russian Federation with words onlyUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation saying “we don’t owe anything to anyone, and we will not give away anything to anyone” following Russia’s recent move.

In a late-night televised address to the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine wanted peace, but declared that "We are not afraid" and "will not give anything away to anyone". Kyiv now needs "clear and effective actions of support" from its international partners.

"It is very important to see now who our real friend and partner is, and who will continue to scare the Russian Federation with words only," he added.

“We are on our land, we are not afraid of anything and anyone, we don't owe anything to anyone, and we will not give away anything to anyone. And we are confident of this,” Zelensky said in his video address.

According to him, the move was a violation of Ukraine’s national integrity and sovereignty.

He said that Ukraine’s international borders would “remain as such” despite Russia’s “declarations and threats," and he said Ukraine counted on the “clear and effective steps” from its international supporters.