It is only fair to destroy Russian terrorists where they are - Zelenskyy

It is only fair to destroy Russian terrorists where they are - Zelenskyy

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 12 2024, 05:28 PM  •  20320 views

The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of receiving long-range weapons from partners for a fair end to the war. Zelenskyy also instructed to increase the share of Ukrainian production in public procurement.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Ukrainian diplomats to work as actively as possible with partners on long-range missions for Ukraine, as this is something that can significantly bring a just end to this war. According to him, it is quite fair to destroy Russian terrorists where they are, where they strike from. Zelensky said this in an evening address, UNN reports.

"I also hope that the Minister of Defense and all our Ukrainian diplomats will work as actively as possible with our partners on long-range weapons for Ukraine - we need appropriate permits from our partners to use long-range weapons. This is something that can significantly bring a just end to this war, as well as save thousands of Ukrainian lives from Russian terror. It is only fair to destroy Russian terrorists where they are, where they strike from. Russian military airfields, Russian logistics. We see what benefit this can bring to bringing peace. russia should be forced to peace if putin is so eager to continue fighting. At the next meeting, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine and representatives of the diplomatic service should present a corresponding list of steps on long-range capabilities," Zelenskyy said.

He also added that today the government officials made a report on economic opportunities and production.

"We have to act in such a way that our Ukrainian production receives the necessary support no matter what. The government has been instructed to increase the share of Ukrainian production in public procurement, and these should be long-term contracts - for 5-10 years. We will definitely do this," Zelensky added.

Recall

At a meeting of the Staff, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, statedthat the Ukrainian Armed Forces control about a thousand square kilometers in the Kursk region, including the areas from which the Russian army launched strikes in Sumy region, 2,100 of which have been carried out since June 1.