'God Bless America': Zelensky Thanks US in Veterans Day Message

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a Veterans Day message on November 11, hailing the “almost 250 years the men and women of the United States armed forces have prevailed against tyranny”.

Speaking in English, Zelensky said the US’s history of fighting against the odds “inspires Ukrainians today to fight back against Russian tyranny”.

He also offered thanks for the “many American veterans who have volunteered to fight in Ukraine”, as well as the American people’s “amazing support”.

Veterans Day in the US coincides with Remembrance Day in the UK, and with Armistice Day in France, Belgium and other nations. Credit: Volodymyr Zelensky via Storyful

Video transcript

VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY: On behalf of all Ukrainians, Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service. For almost 250 years, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have prevailed against tyranny, often against great odds. Your example inspires Ukrainians today to fight back against Russian tyranny.

Special thanks to the many American veterans who have volunteered to fight in Ukraine and to the American people for the amazing support you have given Ukraine. With your help, we have stunned the world and are pushing Russian forces back. Victory will be ours. God bless America and Slava Ukraini.

On behalf of all Ukrainians, Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service. For almost 250 years, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have prevailed against tyranny, often against great odds. Your example inspires Ukrainians today to fight back against Russian tyranny.

Special Thanks to the many American veterans who have volunteered to fight in Ukraine and to the American people for the amazing support you have given Ukraine. With your help, we have stunned the world and are pushing Russian forces back. Victory will be ours. God bless America and Slava Ukraini.