Zelenskyy announces creation of Marine Corps during visit to front
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the creation of the Marine Corps during a working trip to the front on Monday.
“Several operational decisions were made. Once again, we discussed the creation of the Marine Corps, all the details are clear, absolutely clear – organization, training, supply ... We are strengthening the Marines and all elements of our Defense Forces, it is a must,” he said in a video message on Monday night.
“Today, our warriors have advanced in all directions, and this is a happy day. I wished the guys more days like this,” he said.
"A busy day, a lot of emotions. I must reward our soldiers, thank them personally. Shake hands, thank you for all your words of support, thank you for hugs, very warm today. And thank you for your chevrons, it is very honorable for me," Zelenskyy also said.
Zelenskyy noted "yesterday's negotiations with partners, in particular with President Biden, primarily on the supply of weapons. And today, where exactly these weapons will give more strength, more protection for the lives of Ukrainians. And it will bring our victory closer – this is the main thing."
