It is important for Ukraine for a successful counter -offensive to receive weapons and shells from partners in time - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

It is important for Ukraine to receive the necessary weapons and shells in a timely manner for successful counter -offensive and further de -occupation of its territories, and in the interests of other states - to help the Ukrainian army to stop Russian aggression until it advances further into Europe. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, answering questions during a meeting with representatives of political circles, the public and the media of Bulgaria.

According to the Head of State, during the occupation of Ukrainian lands, the enemy has arranged three lines of defense. The Russian army is massively changing the enthusiastic territories to prevent the promotion of Ukrainian troops, and many special equipment requires overcoming these obstacles. “We have a completely replaced area, and our boys have to go forward. There are neutral states. There are states that think for a long time. There are bureaucratic processes.

We stand in front of a global multifaceted challenge, because we walk on foot, exchanging, and then there is a technique. There is a difference: to walk or go with technique, ”he said. According to the President, Ukrainian armed forces need equipment, shells and ammunition to move forward.

And from a pragmatic point of view to help the Ukrainian army - in the In particular, the Head of State said that during his meeting with Bulgaria President Rumen Radev, they had a full understanding about the issues concerning energy and the Ukrainian formula of peace, while their views differ at the same time in defense assistance to Ukraine. “He thinks it is an escalation - to provide assistance to Ukraine. And I think - no, it is protection, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

The President of Ukraine disagrees with the statement of a colleague about the inadmissibility of reducing weapons in Bulgaria's army for the help of Ukraine, because weapons of the Bulgarian army alone will not be enough to stop Russia. "I said frankly: if Russia goes on - your weapon will not be enough. Even if it is five times more than you have now. Our weapons were not enough - we were helped by partners, ”Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

He emphasized that Russia inherited a large number of weapons from the Soviet Union: artillery, tanks, shells. Ukrainian defenders have significantly reduced Russian military potential, but at a very expensive price. Therefore, many European countries, including the Baltic States, Poland, provide Ukraine with their arms reserves because they understand that they will not be enough to reflect the potential aggression of Russia on their own.

“And if some leaders are very pragmatic, at least from this point of view it is necessary to understand: while Ukrainians are fighting - help them. Otherwise, it is likely that the war will come to you, ”the head of state said. The President also noted that for the Ukrainian people a very important motivational factor would be a clear signal of the prospect of Ukraine's membership in NATO at a summit in Vilnius, as it was with granting the status of a candidate for EU members in June 2022.