We continue the consolidation of partners in order for the Ukrainian air defense to become as effective as possible - the President of Ukraine's appeal

Secondly - unfortunately, there were a hit, unfortunately, there were a falling debris with the appropriate consequences, unfortunately, there were losses . . . my condolences! It is very, very important to consider air alarm and not treat it lightly. And I want me to be heard by all representatives of local authorities responsible for specific communities, for a specific territory. City shelters should be available.

People need to understand when and how the number and availability of shelters will increase. It is the responsibility of specific officials, and specific responsibility. Third, we continue the consolidation of partners in order for the Ukrainian air defense to become as effective as possible. Russian terror should lose daily and every night, in every region, in the sky of every Ukrainian city and village.

When any attack of Russian terrorists end with a failure for terrorists, their defeat will be a source of our safety-long-term. He spoke with German Chancellor today, including air defense. He thanked for the aircraft already provided to Ukraine, that is, for the lives of our people already saved by Germany. They also discussed in general the defense situation, our security cooperation.

Important international measures, which will happen very soon, are coming to joint positions, on common decisions. And I thank Olaf, Mr. Chancellor, for his personal determination, which is largely the determination of all Europe. Fourth - spoke with representatives of a powerful British defense company Bae Systems. It is a truly large -scale weapon manufacturer - the weapon we need now and which we will need to guarantee the security of our country and the whole region.

We are working on the creation of a proper base for production and repair in Ukraine. It is a wide range of weapons: from tanks to artillery. We will provide Ukraine, and therefore, all of Europe is such a new foundation for strength. Fifth - has met today with a delegation of one of the world's leading analytical centers, the American Atlantic Council. A good, useful conversation for protecting our common values, all in the world who value freedom.

He informed the representatives of the Atlantic Council about our basic defensive needs as of now, now in confrontation. We discussed the steps closer to the creation of a new aviation coalition. We are invariably approaching this result - to receive modern fighters by our warriors. And I thank the whole people of the United States, everyone and everyone in the political community who supports us, thank you personally to President Biden and both parties of Congress.

Now, in Ukraine, on our earth, in our sky it is decided whether freedom and civilization will preserve global leadership in this century. We, together with America, together with Europe, together with all our allies and partners. Thank you all in the world who helps! And, of course, today, as always, I thank our soldiers. All those who are now in battle for Ukraine. To all who are on combat missions. At combat posts. Avdeevsky direction, Bakhmut, Marinka, mining.