President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation, speaking about the need to hold all those responsible for this criminal war accountable and recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in the Netherlands.

"I wish health, dear Ukrainians!

Today we took several new steps towards restoring justice for Ukraine and holding all those responsible for this criminal war accountable.

We are already cooperating with many countries and international organizations to ensure that every Russian killer receives the punishment they deserve. We have already established cooperation with the International Criminal Court and will continue to strengthen it.

However, unfortunately, existing international legal instruments are insufficient for justice.

Even at the International Criminal Court, it is still impossible to hold Russia's highest political and military leadership accountable for the crime of aggression against our country—the primary crime. The crime that gave rise to all other crimes in this war—not just after February 24, but since 2014. That is when everything began.

To ensure accountability for aggression, a special tribunal is needed—alongside the International Criminal Court. And we are doing everything possible to create such a tribunal.

This was precisely the purpose of First Lady Olena Zelenska's address to Parliament and the people of Great Britain today.

Currently, Olena is on a visit to the United Kingdom. And in the name of all Ukrainians who have suffered from Russian aggression, she called upon Great Britain to become a leader in global efforts to establish a special tribunal for Russia's crime of aggression against Ukraine and to restore justice.

This experience is with the British, it is part of our shared historical memory. In January 1942, when no one could predict when World War II would end, representatives of the allies signed the Declaration of St. James's in London. A document that marked the beginning of the path to the Nuremberg Tribunal, i.e., justice after that war.

We already have a strong collaboration with the Netherlands, which is helping us create an office of the prosecutor for collecting evidence of war crimes. We are working with France, which helps us in field work documenting Russian atrocities.

And we need to unite the world majority in support of the UN General Assembly resolution project on a special tribunal.

We must develop the necessary legal architecture for the tribunal to function. We must fully implement this point of our peace formula and truly ensure justice after this war, just as it was done after World War II. I believe that Great Britain will demonstrate its leadership in this fight for justice.

Today, an exhibition titled Russian War Crimes opened in London—this project demonstrates to the world what Russia has brought to Ukrainian soil. This exhibition has been held in Davos during the World Economic Forum, in New York during the UN General Assembly, and in Brussels at NATO headquarters. Now British people will see it too. In all leading countries, they will know and see for which evil Russian aggression is responsible.

In Berlin, a meeting of justice ministers from the "Big Seven" took place—an extremely useful event. Ukraine was represented by the General Prosecutor and Minister of Justice of our country. This meeting focused on holding occupiers and an aggressor state accountable for everything they have done. Based on the outcomes of the meeting, we see clear readiness to work together to restore the strength of international law, fully implement the UN Charter, and hold Russia accountable.

I spoke today with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz—Germany is chairing this year's G7. We discussed our cooperation both bilaterally and in international institutions. Priorities are clear—defense against rocket terror, energy recovery, food security. I thanked the chancellor for his support.

The situation on the front line is complex. Despite extremely heavy Russian losses, occupiers still attempt to advance in Donetsk, consolidate their positions in Luhansk, move towards Kharkiv, and plan something in the south.

But we are holding our defense and, most importantly, not allowing the enemy to achieve its goals. They said they would capture Donetsk in spring, summer, autumn... This week winter is starting. They have deployed their regular army there, they lose hundreds of mobilized men and mercenaries every day, they use fortifications...

This year alone, Russia will lose a hundred thousand soldiers killed and God knows how many mercenaries. And Ukraine will stand firm. And the world will do everything to ensure that everyone responsible for this criminal war ends up on the defendant's bench.

And I also want to thank the Netherlands for today's decision—the House of Representatives of the General States recognized Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Step by step, the world is putting things in their place.

Glory to all who fight for freedom!

Glory to all who work towards our victory!

Eternal glory to all who gave their lives for Ukraine!

Glory to Ukraine!"