The President of Ukraine said that the economic booking models shown to him were not fair. Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Economy and the Prime Minister to find a balance in this matter.
President Zelenskyy said that partners had proposed lowering the mobilization age, but there are no such plans at the moment. He emphasized that lowering the age of mobilization could be dangerous.
The President of Ukraine said that some partners have expressed a desire to hold direct talks with Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's position is unchanged: negotiations on Ukraine cannot take place without its participation.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine could receive $35 billion of Russia's $50 billion in frozen assets from the beginning of 2025. This is possible if Hungary does not block certain steps and 99% of EU leaders support this decision.
Zelenskyy said Putin would use the BRICS summit to promote his formula for peace and demonstrate that Russia is not isolated. The president urged partners to work to reduce the level of representation at the summit.
Zelenskyy said that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia support the idea of replacing part of the US contingent in the EU with Ukrainian troops. The Baltic states want Ukrainian soldiers to defend their borders from Russia.
The President of Ukraine said that the secret annexes of the Victory Plan will be shown only to countries that are able to implement them. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of partner support for the plan's implementation.
President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had no intention of developing nuclear weapons. He emphasized that NATO membership is better than any weapon to ensure the country's security.
President Zelenskyy announced the return of a Ukrainian brigade from training in France in late November. France is ahead of other countries in reinforcing and manning Ukrainian brigades.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will receive aid packages worth $500-750 million from the United States every 2-3 weeks. This is part of a plan to strengthen the Ukrainian army agreed with President Biden.
President Zelenskyy announced the expected arrival of the White House team to Ukraine with a response to the Victory Plan. The Ukrainian delegation has already presented the plan in the United States and received the first feedback.
Starting October 22, the temperature is expected to rise in Ukraine. Night temperatures will be +2...+8°C, daytime temperatures will be 11-16°C, and weather without precipitation is expected until October 30.
The Ukrainian Weather Center warns of intense frosts in Ukraine over the next two nights due to an anticyclone from the north. Temperatures are expected to drop to 0.5°C in most regions, except for the southeast.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has announced plans to fully reopen the Podilsko-Voskresenskyi Bridge in early November. Currently, work is underway under the railroad, where reinforced concrete piles are being installed in a 90-meter-long tunnel.
In Mariupol, 17 Russian soldiers were poisoned by arsenic food, 13 of them died. Two Asians allegedly treated the occupiers, but Russian sources deny this information.
A recruitment center has been opened in Lutsk, where civilian recruiters help people choose a position in the army. More than 10,000 vacancies are available, including lawyers, accountants, UAV operators, and other specialists.
A grenade exploded in a village in Bobrovytska community in Chernihiv region, seriously injuring three people. Two elderly women and a man were taken to intensive care, their condition remains serious.
President Zelenskyy said that the United States views Ukraine's invitation to NATO as a “red line. ” He emphasized the unfairness of this approach, stressing that words of support should be backed by actions.
President Zelenskyy spoke about his conversation with Trump about the importance of Ukraine's membership in NATO. He emphasized that Ukraine chooses NATO over nuclear weapons to defend itself.
President Zelenskyy said that agreements with partners to protect Ukraine's critical resources are mutually beneficial. He proposed that the EU and the US conclude a special agreement to protect resources such as titanium, uranium, and lithium.
President Zelenskyy proposed that the partners conclude an agreement to protect Ukraine's critical resources. He emphasized the importance of preventing russia's access to Ukrainian resources and the need for joint investments.
Zelenskyy said that after the victory, Ukraine would offer its military to replace part of the US contingent in Europe. This will allow the US to focus on other priority regions.
President Zelenskyy has proposed deploying a missile deterrent in Ukraine to force Russia into peace talks. He provided details to partners capable of implementing this: The United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany.
During a meeting of the European Council, President Zelenskyy said that the kursk operation revealed russia's weakness. He emphasized the need to continue pressure on the battlefield and provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons.
The President of Ukraine said that an invitation to NATO would strengthen the country's position and confirm the irreversibility of European integration. Zelenskyy emphasized that this would be the main argument for ending the war.
Zelenskyy said that the Kremlin plans to reach the level of EU weapons production by 2025 to continue the war. The President emphasized the assistance to Russia from North Korea, Iran, and China.
President Zelenskyy announced the presentation of the Peace Formula document at the Peace Summit in November. Ukraine will share this plan with all countries.
The President of Ukraine said that most of the points of the Victory Plan were supported by partners, although some are sensitive. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of partner assistance, particularly with regard to long-range weapons.
Zelenskyy announced the EU's political decision to distribute $35 billion in frozen Russian assets. Implementation depends on the unity of European leaders so that the decision is not blocked.
European Council President Charles Michel said that Ukraine clearly understands its defense needs. EU leaders should provide the necessary assistance, including additional equipment and technology.
