Zelenskiy says Ukraine stronger as it moves toward year two of war

But Zelenskiy's slick 20-minute video message, delivered from his Kyiv office, made almost no direct reference to the situation on the 1,000-km (600-mile) front line or the limited success of a counteroffensive launched in June. Nor did he refer to the political and diplomatic difficulties in securing continued military and other aid from both the U.S. Congress and the European Union. Zelenskiy said the war had taught Ukrainians to withstand Russian attacks and adapt to hardships, including blackouts, the operation of industry and threats to shipping its exports.