Against thousand tanks of the Russian Federation, only the courage and motivation of Ukrainian soldiers is not enough - the appropriate number of weapons - Volodymyr Zelenskyy is needed

Answering journalists 'questions about partners' readiness to support Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted a signal from the United States about forming a large defense package worth about $ 2. 5 billion. "We expect all partners of appropriate support from all partners," he said. The President noted that he has positive expectations from the next meeting of the International Defense Group of Ukraine in Ramstein, which is scheduled for January 20. "We were preparing for Ramstin.

We have spent several dozen conversations. There are states that are low, because they give everything they have, in order to keep our people, including our people, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. According to the Head of State, the issue of providing tanks to Ukraine remains relevant, sensitive and depends on many factors. “Against thousand tanks of the Russian Federation, only the courage of our military and the motivation of the Ukrainian people are not enough.

The appropriate weapon is needed: you need to have either a large number of artillery systems, or an appropriate, adequate number of tanks, ”the President stressed. He said that many countries have expressed their readiness to provide tanks to Ukraine, but are waiting for the relevant documents from the state that should licens the supply of this equipment.

“Poland is ready, Finland, Portugal, and Spain, and many other countries that are ready to provide even a small number of tanks that they have in service. And they were ready to do so before. We all expect an agreement from the country that issues relevant licenses, ”the Head of State explained. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that every minute of delay in providing appropriate weapons is the life of Ukrainian soldiers. “Speed ​​and time are important.

The sooner we will be able to install our territory that we can be more powerful, the more citizens will save our country, ”he said. In addition, the President noted that Ukraine also counts on its forces and is engaged in appropriate production. The Head of State also noted the importance of the World Economic Forum in Davos as a platform where Ukraine is looking for support to protect common European values. “We promote the formula of peace I was talking about, the first lady spoke.

Also - the urgent solutions we need, which are already helping. In particular, energy safety is a quick decision to decentralize energy. The humanitarian aspect is also very important, ”the President of Ukraine said. According to him, members of the Ukrainian delegation in Davos held a number of meetings on issues of digitalization and rapid restoration of infrastructure after Russia's missile strikes.