Zelensky: Ukraine holds strongest positions on the front, but needs air defence reinforcement

Assessment of the military situation on the contact line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised in his statement that the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the front are currently the strongest for a prolonged period of the full-scale conflict. The head of state noted that this year, the situation on the front line remains the best in a long time.

“It is important to note that this year, Ukraine's positions on the front remain the strongest for a long time in this war,” Zelensky stated. (It is important to note that this year, Ukraine's positions on the front remain the strongest for a long time in this war)

Dependence of diplomatic status on air defence

However, according to the President, the overall situation for the state would be significantly better if the level of support from international partners in the field of air defence remained high. Zelensky stressed that maintaining strong allied assistance in this area would allow Ukraine to occupy a completely different position, including in diplomatic terms.

“If the support from partners for Ukraine were to remain strong as well - specifically, this concerns our 'Patriots' and other air defence systems - then Ukraine would be in a completely different position and diplomatically - in a significantly better position,” the head of state added. (If the support from partners for Ukraine were to remain strong as well - specifically, this concerns our 'Patriots' and other air defence systems - then Ukraine would be in a completely different position and diplomatically - in a significantly better position)