KYIV, Aug 24 – President Volodymyr Zelensky said that over the past six months Ukraine has changed the world, history and changed itself.

"Six months ago, Russia declared war on us. On February 24, the whole of Ukraine heard explosions and gunshots. And on August 24, I should not have heard the words 'happy Independence Day.' On February 24, we were told: you have no chance. On August 24, we say: happy Independence Day, Ukraine!" he said on Wednesday in a video message dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine.

"In these six months, we have changed history, the world and changed ourselves. Now we know for sure who is really our brother and friend, and who is not even a casual acquaintance. Who did not lose their name and reputation, and who worried that the terrorists would save face. Who doesn't really need us, and where the door is really open for us. We understood who is who," he said.