I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
A brief summary of the day. The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine delivered a report on the situation around Iran. There is growing evidence that the Russians continue to provide the Iranian regime with intelligence support. This is clearly destructive activity, and it must be stopped, as it only leads to further destabilization. All decent states are interested in guaranteeing security and preventing a larger crisis. Markets are already reacting negatively, and this is significantly complicating the fuel situation in many countries. Thus, by helping the Iranian regime stay afloat and strike more accurately, the Russians are effectively prolonging the war. There must be a response. Of course, we will respond firmly to the fact that Belarus continues to provide its services to Russia in its terror against Ukraine. There have already been cases where special equipment was installed on the territory of Belarus to support “shahed” attacks against Kyiv and our northern regions along the Belarusian border. Unfortunately, this did strengthen Russian strikes at the time. But we took action and destroyed the relevant antennas. Now, our intelligence indicates that Russia intends to continue using the territory of Belarus, as well as the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, to build ground-based control stations for long-range UAVs. There will be responses, and they will be tangible.
There was a report today from the Security Service of Ukraine – Major General Khmara. First and foremost, on our long-range activity targeting Russia’s oil revenues. I am grateful to our warriors for their precision. Russia’s war must not receive additional resources from the geopolitical situation and such crisis-driven oil prices. As always, the Security Service of Ukraine also continues to deliver strong results on the frontline in eliminating the occupiers. Work against enemy agent networks is ongoing as well. In particular, today’s report covered the neutralization of such Russian influence networks operating through religious communities. There was also a report from Major General Oleksandr Poklad. In particular, we managed to prevent crimes on the territory of our state – the Russians were preparing assassination attempts. There were corresponding detentions. We cannot disclose details publicly at this time, but I am grateful to the Security Service of Ukraine for protecting our people.
We spoke with Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov. We identified key priorities for the near term that require decisions. We will continue working to scale up Russian losses – this requires a sufficient number of drones of all types, as well as more systematic approaches to personnel management in the army, so that frontline positions are stronger.
One more point.
Today, I had a detailed discussion with Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko and Naftogaz CEO Sergii Koretskyi regarding the fuel situation in Ukraine. Government officials, Naftogaz, and all institutions must work very closely with participants in the fuel market to ensure uninterrupted supply and to provide society with a clearer understanding of the available state support mechanisms. I am also grateful to Ukraine’s neighbors whose reliable cooperation is helping us get through this difficult period. Joint action and coordination always make a difference. Thank you!
And please pay attention to air raid alerts today. There is information from our intelligence that the Russians may be preparing a massive strike. The necessary orders have already been given to our air defense forces. Please take care of yourselves and of Ukraine.
Glory to Ukraine!
