Russian President Vladimir Putin's puzzle is to return to what has already collapsed. The stronger and more independent the countries of the former Soviet Union are, the more difficult it will be, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. "The key to this puzzle is Ukraine.

He [i.e. Putin] wants to break us. If he succeeded, it would be easier with other countries of the post-Soviet space, with full respect for all countries. Everyone knows all this and highly appreciates the contribution of Ukraine, which contributes to the independence of other countries at the cost of its life. We [i.e. Ukraine] must build strong relations with independent Azerbaijan. We support sovereignty, territorial integrity.

Also, this year, for the first time in a long time, we have restored ties with Armenia; that will help. Ukraine's presence today in the territory of the former Soviet Union countries is the independence of those countries.

For example, I was invited to Moldova's Independence Day [anniversary]. It is very important for us to maintain such relations, and I am proud that we are building them," the president of Ukraine noted.