Address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, July 30, 2023

“Gradually, the war is returning to the territory of Russia, and this is an inevitable, natural and fair process,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!

Today we are working in Ivano-Frankivsk, in Prykarpattia. I had the honor to visit our warriors who are undergoing treatment after being wounded. I thanked them for defending the state and for their strength.

And thank you for the chevrons, guys!

I thanked our doctors and nurses – we are proud of our medics, all those who save lives.

We held a meeting of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk. Our communities, government officials, representatives of defense and security forces. Partners of Ukraine cooperating with the Congress. We had a very informative conversation.

The first is the energy sector, preparation for the winter.

Russian aggression has gone bankrupt on the battlefield. Today is the 522nd day of the so-called “special military operation,” which the Russian leadership expected to last for a week or two. Ukraine is getting stronger. Gradually, the war is returning to the territory of Russia – to its symbolic centers and military bases, and this is an inevitable, natural and absolutely fair process.

But we must be aware that, just as last year, Russian terrorists can still attack our energy sector and critical facilities this winter. Today we discussed with the communities the current state of preparation for all possible scenarios.

Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine