Key facts
- Ukraine seeks peace but will not surrender its territory, President Zelensky stated on Independence Day.
- Zelensky affirmed Ukraine's commitment to regaining all Ukrainian land and sovereignty.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged stronger military support, including classified technology and air defence missiles.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that while the nation desires peace, it will not "simply surrender" its territory. Zelensky reiterated Ukraine's unwavering commitment to reclaiming all of its land and restoring its sovereignty. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged stronger military support to Ukraine, including access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defence missiles. Zelensky praised the resilience of the Ukrainian people and thanked foreign leaders for their support.