Zelensky calls for strengthening defence and responding to Russian strikes instead of demonstrating weakness

Russian aggression against infrastructure is becoming systemic

Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that Russia is maintaining its course towards escalating the conflict. According to the President, the enemy will continue to strike Black Sea port infrastructure, energy facilities, bridges, and water supply systems. He emphasised that these actions are no longer just plans but are being carried out in fact.

The need for decisive action instead of empty promises

The President noted that Ukraine is doing everything possible to shoot down enemy targets, but this is not enough. He appealed to the military, central and local authorities, calling on them to actively help the defenders.

«І нам, і військовим, і центральній владі, і місцевій владі треба також допомагати. Менше слів – більше захисту, більше кроків» (We, the military, the central authorities, and the local authorities also need to help. Fewer words – more defence, more steps), Volodymyr Zelensky commented.

Strategy for deterring the aggressor

Zelensky is convinced that Vladimir Putin cannot be stopped by a demonstration of weakness. To stop the shelling, at least of civilian infrastructure, it is necessary to force Russia to do so through appropriate actions. The head of state emphasised the need not only to defend but also to respond to the enemy's strikes.