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Related: About this forum😱Zelenskyy did NOT expect this from the soldiers! Look what happened in front of everyone - War & Politics 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a greeting address to Ukraines defenders, congratulating the missile forces and artillery troops on their professional holiday. He praised their skill and achievements, emphasizing that Ukrainian missiles no longer have unreachable targets, even deep in the enemys rear.
The President thanked every commander and soldier for the effective coordination of drones, artillery, and missiles in combat, noting that if Russia does not stop the war, the strikes will intensify. - 12/06/2025.
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😱Zelenskyy did NOT expect this from the soldiers! Look what happened in front of everyone - War & Politics 24 (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
11 hrs ago
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democrank
(12,026 posts)1. Salutes to heroes, then
heart-wrenching at the end. Zelenskyy is such a brave leader.
Botany
(76,082 posts)2. Those people will not be defeated.
Those are some tough looking dudes.
Slava Ukraini! Thanx for posting.
Goonch
(4,149 posts)3. ;-{)

Deuxcents
(25,108 posts)4. I so admire the passion and determination of the Ukrainian people giving their everything for their freedom
Going on for another year of sacrifices and yet they wont back down..where are the rest of the democracies in this fight? Ukraine needs help..real help and I hope they arent waiting any longer. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
Wild blueberry
(8,038 posts)5. Wonder what some of the soldiers were giving him
This is courage.
Thank you.
Traildogbob
(12,323 posts)6. If only
America had heros to defend against the war coming down on US. Nah, I dont do politics.
I cant take time to vote, both sides suck anyway.
God aint Blessin America dumb asses. Stop singing about it and printing it in everything.
Sure seems Satan is.
AllaN01Bear
(28,266 posts)7. the ending.
KS Toronado
(22,499 posts)8. My eyes watered up several times
so many soldiers giving Zelenskyy small gifts and the wall of all the soldiers killed.
barbtries
(31,040 posts)9. I must have needed a good cry.
Slava Ukraini