In his evening speech to the Ukrainians, President Zelensky called on his compatriots to persevere. He noted that he is in constant contact with military commanders and allies. According to him, this year will be decisive “in many cases”.
– Every day, every night this year – new, difficult battles. The most intense battles – Avdiyivka, Mariinsky direction, Bakhmuk, Limansk, Kupiansk. South of our country. Absolutely heroic attitude of our soldiers, said the leader of Ukraine.
A decisive year
Zelensky emphasized that the main priority of the Ukrainian state, as always, is to “provide everything necessary for the protection of Ukraine and our active action.”
– Ammunition. drones. Equipment. personnel. To survive this year means to survive the entire war. This is an important time. In many cases – decisive. Thanks to everyone who realizes this. Thanks to this, the country becomes stronger and our soldiers can destroy the enemy, he said.
Zelensky also said that work is underway with all partners to provide Ukraine with sufficient military support this month.
– Now we have another decision from Germany regarding Ukraine. These are air defense missiles, these are 155-caliber artillery and other necessary items. Thank you! The package is very updated. We expect such steps from our other partners, including: especially the United States. So that in winter, as well as last year, Russian terror cannot win in anything, Zelensky added.
The situation at the front
On December 26, 2023, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, expressed his belief that 2024 will be different from previous years.
In turn, on January 5, the head of Avdiivka's military administration, Vitaly Barabashvili, said that the Russians have activated operations in all directions near the city, but in his opinion, the plans of Russian President Vladimir Putin in this region have failed.
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