The video broadcast of his speech in the Ukrainian parliament was conducted by the 112 Ukraine television channel.

“The most important task is to strengthen national security and defense, end the war in the Donbass and return the Crimea annexed by the Russian Federation,” Zelensky said.

In addition, the president set the task to achieve "real energy independence, energy efficiency and the solution of problems with tariffs."

Zelensky also appreciated his first 100 days of presidency, saying that this period can be called a “quiet walk” at dusk with the headlights off at first speed.

The Ukrainian leader had previously announced Kiev’s tough stance on the “return” of Crimea.

Crimea became the Russian region after a referendum held in March 2014, in which the majority of the inhabitants of the peninsula called for reunification with Russia.