Ukrainian → English transcript

I wish you good health, dear warriors. First of all, I want to thank you for defending our state. I know your actions—Holovkov has repeatedly briefed me on the details, and I have seen your comrades myself. I want to thank you for your resilience; you truly are an example for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and for all soldiers,

our defense forces. Thank you for your bravery. I want to thank your families for supporting you, and on behalf of every Ukrainian man and woman, thank you for preserving Ukraine, our independence.

I wanted to speak with you in person, to congratulate you, to present awards, to thank you, to shake your hand. I wish you all health and steadfastness. Please take care of yourselves and protect Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine!

And now I would like us to observe a minute of silence in memory of all your fallen comrades.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!