Zelensky challenged Trump: Peace is achieved with a sword.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made striking statements in his New Year address to the public.

"UKRAINE STOOD ON ITS FEET AND NEVER BOWED"

Emphasizing that they faced many challenges throughout the past year, Zelensky stated that his country fought heroically on the front lines. Zelensky said, "Ukraine stood on its feet and never bowed. Ukrainians have shown that no cruise missile can defeat a people with wings."

MESSAGE TO TRUMP: PEACE IS ACHIEVED WITH SWORD

Addressing the 'peace' rhetoric used by the elected President of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding the ongoing war, Zelensky made critical statements. Indicating that peace can only be achieved with sword and shield, Zelensky noted that Trump's statements were unrealistic.

"THIS IS NOT A STREET FIGHT"

Zelensky stated: "Now I believe that the new President of the United States, Donald Trump, will also bring peace by ending Putin's aggression. However, Trump must also understand that one cannot exist without the other. This is not a street fight where you can calm both sides with words. This is a high-level war against a mad state. I believe that the U.S. can force Russia to peace. This war cannot be ended by saying 'let's turn a new page.' Everything cannot be forgotten in an instant because thousands of Ukrainians have lost their lives. We did not lose thousands of our people in vain, so we have no chance of betraying their memory. Therefore, we must fight as strongly as possible in the new year."