President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday marked the 500th day of war in Ukraine by hailing the country’s soldiers, in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion.
Speaking from Snake Island, Zelenskyy, wearing a black hoodie and camouflage bullet-proof vest, laid flowers to honour those who defended the island and thanked all of the soldiers who have fought for Ukraine since Russia invaded on Feb. 24, 2022.
Zelenskyy said reclaiming control of the island “is a great proof that Ukraine will regain every bit of its territory.”
“I want to thank — from here, from this place of victory — each of our
