Ukraine protects not only itself from Russian aggression, but also the Baltic-Black Sea region - Kuleba

Олена Стецюк
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14:16, 14 October
Ukraine protects not only itself from Russian aggression, but also the Baltic-Black Sea region - Kuleba
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For more than seven years, Ukraine has been defending not only itself but also the peace and security of the entire Baltic-Black Sea region from Russian aggression.

This was stated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba in a video address on the occasion of the Day of Defenders of Ukraine.

He noted that today Ukraine continues to gain weight in the international arena.

"We will never accept aggression or occupation of our territories. The historic founding summit of the Crimean platform is a clear testimony. 46 states and international organizations have supported Ukraine's struggle for the return of Crimea. It is a testimony that Ukraine has not despaired seven years. We are ready to fight for a complete victory", - Kuleba said.

But he addressed Ukrainian defenders with words of gratitude for the peaceful sky.

"The independence and freedom of our state, the peaceful sky over Ukrainian cities - all this is thanks to you", - the Foreign Minister said.

In addition, the Minister reminded that the initial plan of the blitzkrieg was to capture eight regions of Ukraine and create the so-called "Novorossia". The Kremlin was convinced that Ukraine, exhausted by the revolution, would not be able to fight back.

"But I did not take into account one significant factor - the courage of tens and hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian men and women who were ready to defend their country and did so. It is you, our defenders, who are grateful for the preserved Ukraine.

Today, Ukrainian diplomats hold a front of international support for Ukraine to provide a reliable diplomatic rear for the army. We are proud to be with you in the same trench", - Kuleba said.