Russia absolutely does not pay attention to all in the world who seeks to finish this war - the President's appeal
Donetsk region - daily blows. Russia does not pay attention to all in the world who seeks to end this war. Only yesterday did the President of the United States of America Trump be needed. A lot of support in the world. But still shelling and even demonstrative murders of our people continue. Every such Russian blow and Russian rudeness in response to the requirements of the world to end the war - all this only confirms that the pressure is needed.
More sanctions are needed against Russia, stable support for Ukraine and our protection of life, coordinated diplomacy for peace. I want to thank everyone who works with us. Today I spoke with Canada and Denmark Prime Ministers. Clear support. We discussed the needs of our protection, the needs of our defense. I also thank you for strong positions in communication with our other partners. We have equally perceive threats, we have to respond equally.
I appreciate the position of Denmark to support our movement to the European Union and that the conditions for Ukraine and other countries in relation to access should be fair. In particular, the conditions and everything we agreed in the context of Ukraine and Moldova's accession. Baltic countries, Northern Europe countries, all our other friends on the continent - I want to thank everyone for the support of Ukraine.
We spoke to Matte, Denmark Prime Minister, and Canada Prime Minister about my bill, which guarantees the normal operation of anti-corruption infrastructure and other law enforcement agencies. It is very important to pass this law on Thursday, all partners support it. And today we discussed with representatives of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, with our officials - the result should be ensured. Today, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko reported to me about the projected decisions.
In particular, there are changes to the budget to guarantee all the necessary payments to our soldiers and native soldiers: there were some details that need a legislative decision. I expect that MPs will support. The Government has already prepared an expansion of the 18-24 contracts program for the program to attract motivated people to work with drones. Yulia Sviridenko will present this program.
Today, I signed and sent to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine a bill - the bill is actually on respect - for warriors, which are marked by the "Cross of Combat Merit". This is an objectively high reward, but there is now a cross merit, which is symbolic. We will make the award to give the soldiers real things, and according to the hierarchy of awards "Cross of Combat Merit" will be at the level between the title of Hero of Ukraine and the Order of Bohdan Khmelnitsky.
As of today, 318 soldiers have been marked by the Cross of Merit. Everyone deserves our gratitude with you. I ask the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to promptly prepare this bill for voting. And one more. These days are already finalized with our partners on drones - another plus € 400 million for our Ukrainian companies, for our Ukrainian manufacturers drones will enter the accounts of manufacturers in Ukraine during this week. The agreement of Ukraine - the Netherlands.
All tasks for the production of drones this year are done and that is how we do it as necessary. Today, I visited in the Kyiv region a very strong company that creates our Ukrainian electronics: rocket components for drones. I thanked the company employees - the company team. When our blows in the Russian territory are happening, we must not forget: it is the work of many companies, many people, public and private sectors - Ukrainian unity, what works best. The best for Ukraine. Best for our people.