I wish you good health!
Today involved a lot of international work. Our partners. The President of the Czech Republic is in Ukraine, and our cooperation is quite significant, particularly on weapons. We will continue the Czech initiative on artillery, which supports us, as well as joint production, especially regarding drones. It is important that Czechia also stands with us on political matters. I spoke with the UK Secretary of State – he is in Ukraine. We maintain constant contact with Keir, the Prime Minister, and all our partners. The United Kingdom is one of our biggest friends, and that will continue. Latvia – I had a meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament. All our Baltic friends are among the leaders in political support for Ukraine. Thank you very much.
We are preparing for next week: for the meetings in Davos to be productive and right, clear content is needed – content of meetings, content of documents. Now is definitely not the time for loud, empty talks or formal gatherings. We need results to be achieved for real people – for Ukrainians, for all Europeans, and for Americans. Everyone equally needs peace, everyone needs real security, and everyone also needs normal economic development. And all of this must be reflected in the relevant documents we are preparing, including with the American side.
Today I held a briefing with government officials and the Office team. Our representatives – Rustem Umerov, Kyrylo Budanov, and Davyd Arakhamiia – are now on their way to the United States. We expect meetings with American colleagues very soon.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the Deputy Prime Minister reported today on energy: on the emergency situation in our various cities and communities caused by Russian strikes and harsh weather. Across the country, maximum resources have been deployed. Literally tens of thousands of people are currently working in repair crews, municipal services, and energy companies – and this joint work must continue at all levels of government, between government and business, and across all institutions and services. I want to thank all local leaders who are truly effective, who really stand with their people and provide assistance.
Particular tasks today have been assigned to air defense units and the military. Our intelligence reports that Russia is preparing new massive attacks. We are speaking frankly to our partners – both about air defense missiles and the systems we need so much. Supplies are insufficient. We are trying to speed things up, and it's crucial that our partners hear us. Much is being done now at the level of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. But please remain attentive to air raid alerts. Please help those around you, those alone, those in need of your support. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is expanding the number of Points of Invincibility. The Government is working with energy companies and partners to secure more equipment and more reserves. But the key is that the world does not remain silent about this. Wars do not end without pressure. And it is precisely because pressure is insufficient that Russians are doing all of this. We must change this. I thank everyone working for Ukraine. I thank everyone who is in combat, in their positions, on duty, and at their posts. Ukraine stands strong thanks to your effectiveness.
Glory to Ukraine!