There Must Be Substantially Increased Pressure on All Schemes that Enable Russian Military Production – Address by the President

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Today, Ukraine introduced sanctions. Russia continues its war, and in response, there must be our strong pressure with partners - pressure that is truly tangible for Russia, that brings them losses and that is felt politically. Today's sanctions decrees target political figures - Russian government officials working for the occupation, propagandists of various kinds who justify Putin and attempt to "normalize" the war and occupation. We are also imposing sanctions on collaborators and on everyone who serves Russia's war machine. There have already been many attempts by Russia to deceive the world about what is happening. There have been many attempts to disrupt processes with the United States and Europe. Everything gets its own reaction, its own sanctions. We are preparing with our EU partners the 20th sanctions package already. We expect this package's content to be prepared within a month and we propose including in the EU's 20th sanctions package Russian legal entities and individuals that are still profiting from energy resources. There will also be updates on the abductors of Ukrainian children - this must be met with truly global pressure. And, of course, there must also be substantially increased pressure on all schemes that enable Russian military production. This is vital. Every Russian missile and every Russian drone contains specific components from other countries, specific countries - without them, there would simply be no Russian weapons. Work on this must be stepped up significantly, and this responsibility lies in particular with Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In the coming weeks, we will hold new negotiations aimed primarily at greater support for the energy sector - concrete decisions, the necessary funding, and the equipment we need. Some countries are already helping us, particularly the nations of Northern Europe, and we are preparing agreements with the countries of Southern Europe as well. And from a political standpoint, such geographically balanced support for Ukrainians, for our state, within Europe is extremely important. These days, in most regions, repair crews, power engineers, and utility services are virtually working around the clock - everyone is involved. Restoration continues, and although the situation remains difficult, thousands of people are engaged in stabilizing the system and repairing the damage.

The Russians have increased their striking power, using more ballistic weapons. This means we need stronger air defense, larger reserves of equipment, and even more coordinated and rapid work across the regions.

Today, I would like to recognize the employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine - they are always quick to respond. This is exactly how the work of all levels of government should be organized - from the Cabinet to the regions and communities. Government officials must be personally present in the regions. Maximum responsiveness and assistance to people. For their work over these past weeks, I want to personally thank the employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Poltava region: Yevhenii Luchko, Oleh Korkishko, Volodymyr Martynenko, Volodymyr Pyrih, and Oleksandr Koliaka. I am grateful to you and all your colleagues! Also, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region: Yurii Podtykan, Volodymyr Pidhornyi, Dmytro Horin, Oleksii Chaplyhin, and Volodymyr Fedota. Thank you! I am grateful to everyone working for our state, to all who help, and to everyone fighting for our state as for themselves. Thank you all.

Glory to Ukraine!