I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
Briefly about this day. Air defense: there will be a new approach to the use of air defense by the Air Force, specifically regarding mobile fire groups, interceptor drones, and other means of short-range air defense. This system will be transformed. I approved the appointment of a new Deputy Commander of the Air Force – Pavlo Yelizarov. In the army, he is known for Lazar, a special unit that operates – and operates effectively. Together with Ukraine’s Minister of Defense and the military command, a new organization for the entire component of this particular type of air defense must – and will – be developed.
We had a detailed discussion during the energy coordination call on recovery efforts in the regions after Russian strikes. The situation is extremely difficult in all border and frontline regions. First and foremost in Kharkiv and the region, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro region, Chernihiv, and Sumy region. Work continues in Odesa – there are tasks to be done. Special attention is being paid to Kyiv and the region – the situation is currently the most difficult there, and additional repair crews have been brought in for Kyiv, including from Ukrzaliznytsia and other state-owned companies.
We agreed with Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko that the Government must adopt the necessary decisions for energy workers this week. There must be additional monthly payments, in light of this emergency situation – for each month – for those of our people who work directly on the ground after the strikes, at the accident sites, in repair crews. The state must be grateful to everyone who ensures that Ukraine restores what the Russians destroy.
In the coming days, we must remain extremely vigilant. Russia has prepared for a strike – a massive strike – and is waiting for the moment to carry it out. Please pay close attention to all air raid alerts, and every region must be ready to respond as quickly as possible and support people.
Today, representatives of the Security Service of Ukraine provided reports. Major General Yevhenii Khmara reported on combat operations and further personnel restructuring of the Service. I approved operations that will strengthen us. Major General Oleksandr Poklad reported on countering Russian subversive activities. The Russians are constantly trying to influence Ukraine from within – in particular through attacks on well-known Ukrainians. We are defending Ukraine. There is an important result from the Security Service in combat operations on the frontline – they captured a Russian who killed Ukrainians who had been taken prisoner. This happened in October of last year in the Kursk region – nine of our warriors were killed. May their memory be eternal! We will find every Russian murderer. Every single one will be held accountable. I instructed Oleksandr Poklad to provide the public with all the necessary details. Lieutenant General Vasyl Maliuk delivered a report – there will be active asymmetric operations against Russia, and there are resources for this.
And one more point.
A report by our delegation: they held meetings with envoys of the U.S. President. It is important that Ukraine is constructive. It is important that Ukraine is genuinely working toward a diplomatic solution. It is important that support for Ukraine must be sufficient. We are doing everything for this.
Glory to Ukraine!