Ukraine is preparing for a possible offensive of Russia, we need more weapons, including a long -range - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy notes that Ukraine is preparing for a possible new offensive of Russia for the purpose of revenge, in particular in the east of our country, and for this purpose the Ukrainian defense forces require more weapons, among other things. The Head of State stated this during a meeting with media representatives as a result of the 24th summit Ukraine-the European Union in Kiev. “Russia wants a revenge. Revenge exactly where it did not work. He wants to pick up the East.

Our task is not to give them such an opportunity. Not to give the moment of strengthening our army with appropriate weapons. I think we have every chance, ”he said. Answering the questions of journalists, the head of state stressed that despite active fighting in the Bakhmut area in Donetsk region, Ukrainian troops do not intend to leave the city. “We will fight how much we can. We consider Bakhmut our fortress, we consider our heroes, who, unfortunately, have fallen out, heroes.

If we arms are accelerated, namely a long -range weapon, we will not only depart from Bakhmut - we will begin to de -occupy Donbas, which has been occupied since 2014, ”the President stressed. Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that all the defense needs of Ukraine are specific and are known to our partners. “We thank all the states that are along with us. The long -range weapons will change the course of war. We are confident in our victory, but then the victory will be faster, ”he said.

Also, according to the head of state, the enemy can try to take revenge for defeat in the estuary in the fall, and the stability of Ukrainian soldiers depends on weapons and motivation, which is given not only by partner countries but also by the spirit inside the country. “Our task is not to allow the revenge, to prevent the invasion that was already. I emphasize again: we have every chance, but everyone needs to understand that we are in the war. It is not over.