In Ukraine, we need to speak in one voice with the world on the supply for defense and to increase pressure on Russia - President Vladimir Zelensky's address

I wish health, dear Ukrainians! Today, during the day there were no applications and comments, there was no news shortage, especially in the diplomatic plane. Therefore, today's report is short. And I will start with what they have not been reported. He spent the meeting today, for the first time - in double format. First, the traditional full rate of the bet. They considered the situation at the front, the efforts of Russia to increase the pressure in the Donbass. Providing the army.

Training of personnel and other issues of constant attention. And then, in the afternoon - an additional meeting of members of the rate in a narrow format. For a particularly significant conversation. We will not leave any aggressive action of the occupier without our answer. The enemy is in a specific stage when Russia is already clear. But they still have a resource for trying on offensive action.

They are looking for options to try to change the course of war and try to put the potential of all the territories they are still controlling the aggression. We need to continue what we do: to strengthen our sustainability, to be absolutely uniform in the desire to provide our army and all defenders with the necessary weapons and equipment - in Ukraine we need to speak in one voice with the world for defense supply. We also have a monthly increase in global pressure on Russia.

The enemy should get out of this stage much more weakened than they provide for themselves in the worst scenarios. This is a difficult task for us. But we must fulfill it. We continue our fight against the inner enemy. I thank the Security Service of Ukraine, DBR, the Office of the Prosecutor General and all those who are still involved in the purification of our country. New steps will be.

Today, in the framework of negotiations with the President of the European Commission and members of the College of the European Commission, we have achieved very important mutual understanding. The fact that only together strong Ukraine and the strong EU are able to protect the life we ​​value. The fact that Ukraine needs unchanged and full support in defense against Russia.

And that we have our further integration to give our people energy and motivation to fight despite any obstacles and threats. I believe that Ukraine deserves to approach the opening of membership in the EU this year. And I thank Ms. President of the European Commission and her colleagues and our friends in the EU for their tangible support in the way of integration and in the protection of our country and people. It is military, financial, energy and social support.

And these are the changes that we provide more interaction between our institutions - Ukraine and the EU. Tomorrow is the second European integration day of this week. There will be a summit of Ukraine - EU. We are getting ready. And one more. Today he participated in a national prayer breakfast in Washington. It is an annual event that brings together the most powerful representatives of the American state and society.

There was President Biden, senators and members of the House of Representatives, leaders of religious communities and various political communities. He urged them to do everything we can, and as we must, in the confrontation of the Russian evil, so that the power of our actions to supplement the power of our prayers. Prayers for salvation from evil, victory over invaders and peace for all our people - in all cities and communities of free Ukraine.