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Dear friends! Now that I write this appeal, the 286th day of our defense in a fu...

The one who started a criminal war should lose and be responsible - President of Ukraine at the Madeleine K. ALBRIGHT DEMOCRAS AWARDS Awards ceremony

Dear friends! Now that I write this appeal, the 286th day of our defense in a full-scale war is coming to an end. And this is not a normal day - it's the Day of our Armed Forces. A day celebrated by millions of Ukrainians - on their land, in their country, under their flag. Just feel it: the 286th day of a full-scale war against the aggressor, which many in the world considered invincible . . . And we celebrate the Day of our Armed Forces, not some of the holidays of the occupiers.

February 23 this year - the day before the escalation of the Russian War - Ms. Madelen Albright published a column that the Russian leader was making a historical mistake. These were the prophetic words. He really made a mistake. The greatest in their lives and in the lives of modern generations of Russians. But, friends, we all know that the idea is the picture of any dictatorship-to ignore mistakes and to give that there were no mistakes.

Moreover, when it comes to the mistake of the first person of the dictatorship. This is how Russia behaves. Obviously, the dictator lost. However, he does his best to continue to fight, not to confess himself and others that a historical mistake was made. If Russia feels in a corner, it should only blame itself.

Ukraine and the free world should definitely not change their goals and exchange their values ​​for any compromises, if the dictatorship is afraid to recognize a mistake and seduces the overwinking in battles. We must fully protect freedom and guarantee the safety of our democracy. Anyone who has launched an unprovoked and criminal war should lose and be responsible. Ukraine and the world must receive peace, stability and security guarantees.

By celebrating the Day of our Armed Forces, we feel that they are able to provide it. So, they should! Any other option, except for the Ukrainian victory, will be a mistake, and it must be honestly recognized. That is why we also need the same strong American leadership that we see for these 286 days and always. I believe that it will happen.