Today, I spoke with Yuliia Svyrydenko – I have proposed that she head the Government of Ukraine and renew its work based on her extensive experience in supporting Ukrainian production and Ukrainian entrepreneurship, which Yuliia has as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy.
We are moving closer to an agreement – and it will be a multi-level agreement – for new Patriot systems and missiles for them. We are investing in our domestic production capacities, primarily for drones, including interceptor drones.
It is vital to implement every agreement as swiftly as possible, so that it is genuinely felt there are more forces and assets, more protection for our skies, and more air defense systems.
During her visit to Italy, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska held a series of meetings with international partners focused on expanding support for Ukrainian children and youth.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican and Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal.