Zelenskyy: Putin must lose, and this is a matter of life and death for the democratic world
Kyiv • UNN
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Putin's defeat for the democratic world, discussed defense cooperation with partners, and thanked those who defend Ukraine from Russian attacks.
Putin must lose, and this is a matter of life and death for the democratic world. When he loses, the democratic world will get a good perspective for generations to come. This was stated by President Zelensky in his evening address on March 20, UNN reports.
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We have to be resilient to various challenges, we have to be long-range to defeat Putin, and not be in a situation where doubts about the strength of the West help this madman
Syrsky's report
The President said that he had started the day with a report from Chief of the Army Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatoliy Bargylevych.
We are working as actively as possible with our partners on the domestic production of weapons to provide our soldiers with more necessary means
Conversation with Modi
He also spoke with the Prime Minister of India. He thanked Modi for his continued support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as for his participation in the work on the Peace Formula at the advisory level.
It is very important that such a global power as India demonstrates its leadership in restoring a just peace and in defending the goals and principles of the UN Charter - this is the meaning of our Peace Formula. Of course, we also discussed bilateral relations with Mr. Prime Minister of India
Meeting with the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands
Zelenskyy also met with the Dutch Minister of Defense, with whom he had a "very substantive and good conversation.
The key is to protect our cities and villages, to provide air defense for Ukraine, to really save our people from Russian terror. It is also about increasing the capabilities of our army. The Netherlands is one of our most consistent partners in protecting human life and justice
Meeting with Jake Sullivan
In the evening, Zelenskyy met with Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to the President of the United States.
It was also a very meaningful, very concrete conversation about defense cooperation and about the joint political results that we need to achieve. I am grateful to America for its support of our country and people, and it is vital that American leadership remains strong in protecting the international legal order
Participation in the Summit for Democracy
Today, Zelenskyy took part in the Summit for Democracy. This is the third time this format has been held - this year, the Republic of Korea is bringing together democratic leaders.
Shelling of Kharkiv
The President of Ukraine emphasized that Kharkiv and the region have been subjected to terrible Russian attacks for more than two years. He thanked everyone who defends normal life in our cities and villages.
I am grateful to each and every one of you who is fighting for our country and the people who work for defense and for Ukraine! We must stand strong and guarantee Ukraine's reliable security. To the whole of Ukraine
