Russia and Ukraine remain locked in fierce combat years after it began, with Zelenskyy decrying Moscow’s warpath over negotiations and its targeting of energy facilities.
In a candid IANS conversation, Ukraine’s Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk in India detailed the homeland’s plight. ‘Conditions are profoundly tough because of the war,’ he declared. ‘But it demonstrates Ukraine’s identity is untouchable. We will never capitulate; sustaining this battle to triumph will affirm our extraordinary valor, rooted in history and a people’s sacrificial spirit.’
Praising New Delhi’s World Book Fair, he said, ‘I’m thrilled by its emphasis on Indian traditions and military exploits like Operation Sindoor. Our soldiers on the front lines share that heroism.’
He called for India’s involvement: ‘We need India’s peace-building prowess, evident in its global history.’ On US relations: ‘Every dialogue with the US counts—they’ve been our steadfast ally aiding defense since the war erupted in 2022.’
Zelenskyy addressed citizens on energy repairs: ‘58,000 dedicated staff work ceaselessly on power and heating, with Ukrzaliznytsia aiding. For hard-hit Kyiv, 50 crews from elsewhere reinforce efforts.’
Teams deliver heat and fixes to deprived homes, battling disruptions in Kyiv’s north, Boryspil, and hotspots like Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia. Gains in Poltava and Odesa bolster morale.
The envoy’s interview reinforces Ukraine’s enduring fight for sovereignty and peace.