President Zelenskyy: Ukraine will remain strong, no matter what

“I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine! I thank all our people – those who are fighting, those who are working, those who are helping,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on October 15.

I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!

Today, I held a meeting of the Staff – an Energy Staff – to discuss all the key issues of winterization and the protection of energy facilities. Each service and all institutions have clear tasks. Reports were provided on each level of energy system protection. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Energy, and representatives of regional authorities from the most vulnerable regions reported. There was a report by the Commander of the Air Force on air defense: shooting down missiles and drones, as well as our electronic warfare system. We discussed the format for strengthening air defense, and we already have certain decisions regarding “Shahed” drones and some types of missiles. Today, the CEO of Naftogaz, Chernyshov, also reported on the accumulation of gas in storage facilities, and relevant infrastructure protection issues. All elements of winterization – electricity, gas, coal – the things we expect, the things we are preparing for, and the things we need help with from our partners – are absolutely clearly defined.

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