Today I spoke with the Commander-in-Chief about the situation in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions in particular. We maintain control everywhere.
Russian murderers are actively using guided aerial bombs - in the area of Chasiv Yar, in the Pokrovsk sector, in the area of Lyptsi in the Kharkiv region, and in other combat areas. This brings us back again and again to the need for air defense - for additional defense systems that could significantly mitigate the difficulties for our warriors and the threat to our cities and communities. This also pertains to the preparation for the transition of our Air Force to new combat aircraft.
Unfortunately, the free world still lacks efficiency in these two tasks. But we still have a perspective and promising work with several partners - and we are doing everything to make sure that the day comes as soon as possible when we can add the power of "Patriots" to our eastern regions, our cities - such as Kharkiv, Sumy and others. I am grateful to all partners who understand this necessity of ours and its importance - the real strategic power of air defense in this war.
Putin has nothing but terror. This is the basis of his capabilities. And every limitation of Russia's terrorist potential is a compulsion to peace. Our weapons to defend Ukrainian positions, our joint diplomatic efforts for the sake of the Peace Formula, our work to hold Russia legally accountable for the war - all of this brings peace closer.
I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine! Glory to all our warriors! Thank you to everyone who joins the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine!
Glory to Ukraine!