“We continue our work on sanctions – two new sanctions packages were imposed today. On those who have betrayed Ukraine and also, on military production in Russia – those legal entities and individuals who are working for terror,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on October 8.
I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
I held a meeting of the Staff today. Several issues were discussed, but the most important one was weapons: production in Ukraine, supplies from our partners, and our procurement efforts – all over the world, wherever there are shells or equipment that can strengthen our defense. Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported on our army’s needs, and government officials reported on the capabilities that have already been implemented and that can be secured this year. This applies to our current needs and planned supplies for the coming year. The priority is to maximize the development of the domestic sector, domestic production, and thus all private initiatives, all the forces of Ukrainian entrepreneurship that are already working and can work even harder for defense. Among the key areas identified are drones for our army, and this should be a supply that not only constantly increases in volume, but also evolves and develops in line with the demands of war. Production must quickly adapt to the needs of the front and to new possibilities for using the weapons we have. Another fundamental area is electronic warfare, and here the private sector and Ukrainian entrepreneurs are already helping Ukraine significantly. And much more can be done. We will also attract additional investments from our partners here, and this week, in particular, work will be done on that. A separate focus is our state missile program, and all of its elements, all of Ukraine’s missile achievements, should have much more combat use, both on the front lines and in the territory of Russia. We need results faster. All relevant tasks are now underway.
Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine
