Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the "great people of a great country" - the Ukrainians. The President's speech was devoted to the current situation around Ukraine. He assured citizens that the army will be able to protect the state, and the authorities are considering any scenarios and risks. About what else Zelensky promised to the Ukrainian people - in the material. In the video, which lasts a little more than eight minutes, he noted that this is not the first time Ukraine has been threatened with war and a date for a “military invasion” has been set. “But our state today is stronger than ever. We strive for peace and want to resolve all issues exclusively through negotiations,” the Ukrainian president said.

At the same time, Volodymyr Zelensky assured that the Kiev authorities would "return" Donbass and Crimea to Ukraine - "exclusively through diplomacy."

At the same time, he added that both Donbass and Crimea would return to Ukraine. But he stressed that this would happen "exclusively through diplomacy." Then the head of Ukraine focused on the country's army.

“We do not encroach on someone else's, but we will not give up our own. We have a great army. Our guys have unique combat experience and modern weapons. This is already a much stronger army than eight years ago,” Zelensky is sure.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that the security of the entire continent depends on the army of his country.

“Today we clearly understand all the challenges that we face and what to do with them. We are self-confident, but not self-confident. We understand all risks. Daily. We are constantly monitoring the situation,” he added.

According to him, the Ukrainian authorities are considering "different scenarios" for the development of events and are preparing "worthy answers." “We clearly know where the foreign army is near our borders, its numbers, its locations, equipment and its plans. We have something to oppose. We have a wonderful army,” Zelensky assured.

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February 16: it was - it became

In his address to the Ukrainian people, Zelensky announced the Day of Unity, which he appointed for February 16.

“We are told that February 16 will be the day of the attack. We will make it Unity Day. The corresponding decree has already been signed. On this day, we will hang out national flags, put on blue and yellow ribbons and show our unity to the whole world,” Zelensky said.

In addition, the anthem of Ukraine will be played at 10 am, and "image events aimed at uniting and supporting Ukraine" will be held in foreign diplomatic missions.

Earlier, Politico, citing a source, claimed that US President Joe Biden announced the date of Russia's "invasion" of Ukraine - February 16. But this information was not officially confirmed in Washington, and the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine stated that there were no grounds to assert that any military operations could begin on February 16-17.

Addressing the Ukrainians, Zelensky reminded that the country has a “European aspiration”. “We want freedom and we are ready to fight for it. We all want to live happily, and happiness loves the strong. We have never been able to give up and are not going to learn this,” he stressed.

The Ukrainian leader also instructed the government to create a plan to increase the salaries of soldiers by 30% from the beginning of spring. The authorities should also accelerate the formation of territorial defense and create an information platform "UArazom" [UAtogether].

Through this platform, Kiev will inform Ukrainians in real time about the level of security and measures taken by the authorities to increase the country's defense capability.

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Officials, businessmen and media

Zelensky also instructed to monitor how officials perform their duties. He stressed that civil servants who left Ukraine must return within 24 hours. “The people of Ukraine entrusted you not only to manage the state, but also to protect it, it is your direct duty in such a situation to be with us, with the Ukrainian people,” the head of state recalled.

He invited the departed officials "to stand shoulder with the Ukrainian army, with our diplomacy, with our people." At a briefing after talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Zelensky addressed the deputies and warned them that “serious conclusions” would follow if they refused to return to their homeland.

In an address to the people, Zelensky called for the return of businessmen to pass the test for the title of a citizen of Ukraine “with dignity”. He emphasized that their strength is in people and the country, thanks to which they "received their factories and fortunes."

The President of Ukraine also touched upon the work of the country's media. He stated that they should work for the benefit of their state, covering events objectively.

“Some of you have to do tasks for media owners. Most of them have already fled the country. Work for Ukraine, not for those who fled,” the Ukrainian leader said.

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