Ukraine needs strength, fresh energy and sufficient leadership in every area. Ukrainians must win this war and do the maximum this year, that is, even more than is possible.
President Vladimir Zelensky stated this in a video message following the results of 712 days of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Now watching
Resignation of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
— We discussed with Prime Minister Denis Shmygal the strengthening of the hero policy — veterans. Steps that will overcome existing problems in this area and give confidence to our people. Reboot Steps — and not only in this direction. With all due respect to the Minister — this is a matter solely of management, — the President emphasized.
Work trip to Ukraine
The President spent a working day in three Ukrainian regions: Dnepropetrovsk, Kirovograd and Cherkasy regions.
— Everywhere among the main questions — strengthening electronic warfare (EW) means, strengthening our air defense. There are several important instructions on this matter today, — emphasized the Supreme Commander.
Visit to Dnepr
In Dnieper, the president visited the local lyceum. According to him, there he saw an important mood regarding the future of Ukraine.
— Dnepr — It’s very nice to visit the Synergy Lyceum. I thanked the teachers and talked with the students. Important mood — the mood of our future, our state, — emphasized Vladimir Zelensky.
Meeting in Kropyvnytskyi
In Kropyvnytskyi, the President held a security meeting regarding the situation in the region. The content of the meeting was such that it affected the situation in other areas and critical sectors of the Ukrainian economy.
They paid attention to the stable supply of water, the operation of mines and the restoration of production.
— I instructed the head of the Ukrainian government to hold a separate meeting specifically on the Kirovograd region. This is to ensure high-quality and stable water supply, the operation of uranium mining mines, and the protection of workers. Report — a week later. I am grateful to everyone who provides assistance in the construction of fortifications in the front-line regions, in particular Zaporozhye. We discussed the economy: the state should support the restoration of Ukrainian production, — explained the president.
Meeting in Cherkassy
In Cherkasy, the President took part in a regional meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. There they paid attention to the main issues about work and development in the region.
— The First Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Agrarian Policy were here at the meeting. Representatives of regional business took part in the Congress. This is now one of the priorities of the state — give maximum opportunities to entrepreneurs to work for economic growth and job creation, — Zelensky emphasized.
Economic sustainability
The President explained that last year the state provided the basis for Ukraine's economic sustainability. There is a sea corridor through which more than 12 million tons of cargo have already been exported by waterways.
Energy protection has been ensured, in particular, Ukraine’s heating season this winter is much more stable than it was last year.
— Economic sustainability, social sustainability of Ukraine — these are elements of state stability in war. I am grateful to every entrepreneur, developer, all the people who created a new industry in Ukraine — drones, who are creating new powerful electronic warfare, to all IT specialists who have become defenders. The government will support this work to the maximum. I thank everyone who fights for our state and people, — emphasized the Supreme Commander.
