It is important for partners to remove barriers that prevent us from weakening Russian positions - Presidential addresses

And it is in this context that it is undoubtedly important that our partners remove barriers that prevent us from weakening Russian positions exactly as the course of war needs. The farminess for our strength is the answer to all the most important, to all the most strategic questions of this war. The courage of our warriors, the sustainability of our combat brigades now compensate for the shortage of the necessary decisions from partners.

And we would be able to reliably deprive the occupier of any opportunity to move, sow ruins, if our farminess was sufficient.        We will strengthen our diplomatic work. We will insist that bold steps, bold decisions are needed. It is necessary that really changes the course of war, leads it to a just peace, to the real end - exactly the one we need. And we need all partners that can really help - that they help. These are the United States, Britain, France, and other partners.

       In particular, we have seen this war throughout this war that Britain is demonstrating true leadership. Both in weapons, politics, and in support of the life of Ukrainian society. This is something that saved thousands of our people. What really matches the power of Britain. But now, unfortunately, the situation has slowed down. We will talk about how to fix it. Because the farminess for us is a really fundamental thing.

And the whole world sees how effective Ukrainians are - all our people - when they defend their independence.        Today, General Sirsky also reported on the continuation of our movement in the Kursk region. The operation continues exactly as we calculated. The bravery of Ukrainians makes great things. Now we strengthen our positions. The bridgehead of our presence becomes stronger. I want to thank every warrior who provides it: all soldiers, sergeants and commanders.

       I also thank every unit that replenishes our exchange fund at the expense of new Russian prisoners. This is important. This brings the liberation of our military, our civilians from the Russian captivity. We remember everyone we have to return home.        And it is very important that this week there has been a restart of our negotiation group and all exchange infrastructure.

They joined on an equal footing with the GUR SBU, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Armed Forces, the External Intelligence Service. The presence of the Ombudsman infrastructure in the regions of Ukraine will also be increased so that transparent and quality work with their prisoners, with public activists who are ready to help. And this is our undeniable priority - one of the ten points of the formula of peace. And we will definitely do everything to make Ukraine a just peace.