We Have Intel Indicating That Russia Is Preparing a New Massive Attack – Address by the President

Dear Ukrainians!

There are several important points today. First, we have intel indicating that Russia is preparing a new massive attack. Please pay attention to air raid alerts and stay safe. Our services act fast and are fully prepared. The Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be working around the clock, as always. Air defense and the continued need to help Ukraine protect its skies are our key priorities. I am grateful to every partner, every leader, and every country that is ready to help and that implements our arrangements in full. The PURL initiative must work. This concerns both the United States and Europe. We are pooling funds from our European partners and other friends to purchase missiles, including for Patriot systems. Sufficient supplies depend on America, and we hope that Ukraine will be heard.

There was a report today from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha – all our diplomatic representatives must stay focused. We need results. In fact, every day we are in communication with partners who can support us. Yesterday, there were truly good decisions with Sweden. Today, there is a decision from Japan, including on PURL. We are preparing further decisions in Europe so that we have our own European antiballistic capabilities. Important meetings and negotiations on this are planned in the coming weeks.

I also just spoke with the President of Romania. A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania overnight. People were injured. We wish them a speedy recovery. We agreed with President Nicușor that Ukraine will support Romania in this situation – and that our teams, our military, and our specialists will work to strengthen the protection of the skies. By supporting each other now, we are strengthening our shared positions. This is very important.

I also held a long meeting with the military – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov. We are defending actively, and importantly, we continue to achieve our objectives, above all targeting Russian logistics and the Russian oil sector. Everything that makes it harder for Russia to wage war helps bring peace closer. We remember what we need. We are defending Ukraine!

Glory to Ukraine!