Zelenskyy discusses current tasks with head of Foreign Intelligence Service
On Wednesday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report by the head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Ivaschenko, discussed the situation at the front with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky and called on partners to cooperate in the fight against aggression.
“The report by the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivaschenko. The key things – about the strengthening of the Service, and about our work on extremely sensitive information obtained by our Ukrainian intelligence officers,” Zelenskyy said on X.
“Now, in all areas and at all levels, we are preparing maximum results for the state for this fall. All the necessary content for Ramstein – the military, the Office, diplomats – everything that our partners need from Ukraine to better understand the available opportunities – all this we will ensure,” the head of state stressed.
“On the other hand, we are also working on the intentions our enemy has. We are preparing to counter them in the way that will be most useful for the defense of Ukraine, for the protection of our people's lives,” Zelenskyy summed up.
As follows from the evening message of the President of Ukraine published on the website, Zelenskyy spoke several times during the day to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky. “Primarily – about the Donetsk region, about the directions where the situation is particularly difficult now. I thank each of our combat brigades for their true resilience and true bravery. Every week, in spite of everything, our warriors ensure really tangible damage to the occupier, and this is the most important thing – to exhaust the enemy and secure Ukraine's ability to convince our partners of the steps that can radically, strategically change the military situation,” the President said. Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine really needs “this determination from our partners. Long-range capabilities.”
At the same time, Zelenskyy thanked “every leader, all friends of Ukraine, for understanding that there is not enough pressure on Russia now, and that is why – and only why – the Russian authorities do not take diplomacy seriously. More strength is needed.”
Zelenskyy also, noting the night attack of the Shaheds on Odesa region, called on foreign partners to cooperate in the fight against Russian aggression. “Ukraine has long been saying to all its neighbors, to all its major partners, that we need to cooperate, we need to shoot down Shahed drones, shoot down missiles together, and especially in areas close to NATO countries. This is absolutely possible. Every time in the Middle East, during brutal Iranian strikes, we see the international coalition acting together,” the President stressed.
“I thank every state that really helps us with air defense. In particular, I thank Romania for the Patriot. And we can achieve even greater effectiveness – we can put a complete end to Russian terror by shooting down Shahed drones, by shooting down missiles in cooperation,” Zelenskyy is convinced.
He also noted today's meeting with the head of USAID, Samantha Power. “Now, before the winter, it is very important to accelerate the implementation of all existing projects – for protection in the energy sector, for security in communities – for schools, for hospitals. At all levels, we must be effective – in Ukraine, and in relations with our partners, and among our partners – in understanding the prospects,” Zelenskyy stated.