By Eliza Popova
This demonstrates very clearly what Russia wants and what they are determined to achieve. There were almost 400 more drones. The threat of strikes does not disappear. Cold weather in itself attracts Russia, and they will continue to try to use winter in the service of war. Therefore, we must continue to be very attentive to all our soldiers who protect the sky. Thanks guys for the insight.
It is also necessary to be as active as possible to all Ukrainian diplomats, who must ensure the result in the supply of missiles for air defense, as well as to the Minister of Defense. We just had a meeting with Minister Fedorov. We have set priorities and we need the supply to work. There will also be a significant number of formats with partners these weeks - various talks, various meetings. We will also talk about the fact that Europe needs its own production of missiles for air defense.
All types of rockets that are really needed. Now there are already certain steps: development of production facilities, expansion. But the speed of this work is not yet sufficient. The volumes of possible production also deserve to be increased. Years ago, Ukraine talked about this with America, in particular, about the need to create sufficient production of missiles in Europe, in particular for "patriots". There were promises of licenses, but America ultimately did not go for it.
Although we offered production both in Ukraine and joint with NATO partners in the region - with Romania, Poland, etc. Such decisions, such productions could definitely strengthen all of us, all of Europe. I am sure: Europe will still be able to provide itself with the necessary volumes and strength of defense. But it would be much better for everyone if such a result were achieved sooner. Work continues all day today in Odesa after the night strikes.
There were significant power outages in Odesa and also in populated areas of Odesa district. People were also left without heat and water. Unfortunately, at this time, the restoration has not yet taken place, the work will continue. I instructed to provide Odesa with all the necessary support, to speed up recovery. There will be a report of the delegation today - after the first round of negotiations in Geneva.
The guys should definitely ask questions about these strikes - questions, first of all, to the American side, which has offered both us and Russia to refrain from strikes. Ukraine is ready. We don't need war. And we always act in a mirror - we protect our state, our independence. We are also ready to move quickly towards a decent agreement to end the war. The question is only for the Russians: what do they want.
And also whether there will be consequences for Russia for the fact that "shahedis", rockets and fantasy chatter on historical topics are more important to them than real diplomacy, diplomacy and lasting peace. One more thing. In all these Russian missiles and drones that have been deployed today, there are thousands of components that Russia itself does not produce. The five Iskander-Ms are at least 75 non-Russian critical components.
Three Kh-101 missiles are almost 160 components that Russia cannot replace on its own. Each "shahed" is hundreds of such components that are brought to Russia from other countries, and not only from Chinese companies, by the way. Also Europe, America, Japan. It is important not only for us in Ukraine, but also for global security in general, that partners really block supply chains to Russia of critical components for the production of weapons.
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