We are working on larger purchases and larger weapons production in Ukraine - Presidential Appeal

The questions are different, but in general - about our independence in weapons. Drone production, rocket program, technological components for the army, including robotic systems. We are working on larger purchases and larger production in Ukraine. I am grateful to all partners who help us. There was a delegation of Slovak parliamentarians in Kiev today, led by Mikhal Shimechka. We talked about our cooperation, in particular in energy.

We are ready for open and honest work with Slovakia - as with all partners - for the sake of energy security and more comfortable energy prices. Now some figures are spreading a lot of misinformation, but after the terms of Russian transit are simply expired, the reality is simple: only relations with Europe partners and their own work on energy independence can help Europe. We need to work for our peoples, not for Moscow.

And I am glad that the Slovak side, as we heard today in negotiations, it supports it. Moreover, before the start of the new American policy of President Trump to supply much more energy to the world market. Today, he met with the leadership of foreign ministries in Southeastern Europe. We talked about mutual support - about our security, our economy, human capital and our relations within the EU and NATO. They know exactly what is the threat of destabilization by Russia.

And they know what is needed for joint protection. And one more. He noted the state awards of our soldiers. Destates and warriors of special operations that were captured by the first North Korean soldiers. He handed them orders and passed the Order of the Golden Star of the Hero of Ukraine to the mother of the senior soldier Dmitry Maslovsky, a call sign Kobra, a 71st separate Eger Brigade. A guy who died heroically in a battle with the occupier in Donetsk region.