The work of Ukrainian embassies should be evaluated based on the volume of weapons, financial support, and political decisions secured for Ukraine. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting of heads of Ukrainian foreign diplomatic missions on July 3, reports UNN.
According to the Ukrainian leader, every ambassador must work on transferring weapons to Ukraine, including missiles for air defense systems.
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The head of state emphasized that one of the key tasks of Ukrainian diplomacy should remain the fastest possible procurement of weapons necessary for the country's defense.
Weapons for Ukraine now. The quality of an embassy's work should be measured by the volume of weapons Ukraine receives, the finances that support Ukraine, the political decisions and concrete steps that pressure russia. This is a clear framework
According to him, Ukrainian diplomats must have information about the available stocks of missiles for air defense systems in the host countries and seek opportunities for their transfer to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian ambassador must know how many missiles for air defense are in the country where he works and how to ensure that the missiles are not somewhere in warehouses, but in our launchers here, in Ukraine
Zelenskyy clarified that this refers to missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, IRIS-T, SAMP/T, and Hawk systems, as well as weapons for combat aviation and components necessary for Ukrainian drones.
The president noted that the methods of diplomats' work may differ depending on the political situation in a particular country. In some countries, official negotiations can ensure results, in others — informal contacts, support from civil society, or media.
Every ambassador must bring weapons to Ukraine. Some of you may be more public, others less public. This depends on the host country and the specific task
He added that excessive publicity in some cases may hinder achieving results, but the ultimate goal of diplomatic work should be the actual delivery of necessary aid to Ukraine.
You must bring weapons and help all those who bring them
The president also stated that the key performance indicators of Ukrainian embassies and ambassadors should be revised to meet these tasks.
The KPIs of our embassies and ambassadors should be restructured accordingly. Weapons are needed. Missiles are needed. Finances for Ukraine are needed
Reminder
A few days earlier, Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed countering russian ballistic strikes and the state of the front. The head of state assigned tasks and announced changes from the General Staff.