On Friday morning, he spoke at the summit Volodymyr Zelensky. President Ukrainy indicated “iron support”which his country receives from allies. He also emphasized the courage of his countrymen who defend the country from Russia.
– A month has passed since the beginning of our action in Kursk region – Zelensky recalled. As he noted, it was from there that the enemy army wanted to launch an attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
– We turned the situation around. We took control of an area of 1,300 square meters. This covers about 100 towns. – he reported. Zelensky said that the Russians had left a significant part of the territory controlled by Kiev.
War in Ukraine. Zelensky: Moscow will not launch a new offensive
Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that in the current situation Moscow will not start a new offensive. As he pointed out, the enemy continues to attack in the Donbas region. He was supposed to send “his best units” there.
– Putin wants to occupy more territory Ukrainythan to ensure security in Russia – the Ukrainian leader argued. Zelensky emphasized that the goal of his state is to ensure peace, save citizens and end the war.
– You know that we are working, having a minimum number of weapons. We are grateful, but we need more weapons to push Russian troops out of our territories – he stressed. He further appealed for “greater activity” in providing defense systems and “urgent delivery of support packages” to the front line.
– We need to have strong potential in the form of long-range weapons – Zelensky said, addressing the world powers. This would allow – after obtaining consent – to attack targets deep in Russia.
Rammstein. USA has money for Ukraine. “Urgent procedure”
The US Secretary of Defense also spoke Lloyd Austin. He announced that Washington will pass on to Kiev $250 million for security supportThe president will announce a new package on Friday Joe Biden. The money will be allocated urgently.
As he noted, since the last meeting of Rammstein in June, his country has given Ukrainy over $4 billion in military support.
The US Defense Secretary admitted that “Ukraine has the initiative on the battlefield”, leading operation in Kursk region– The Russian army is defending itself on its own soil – he said.
Austin admitted that Putin's army continues to attack Ukrainian cities, killing civilians. He added that the situation is difficult in the territory of DonbasWhere Moscow wants to take control of the city Pokrovsk.