President Zelenskyy: Russia is actively undermining peace efforts

“Today, there was an extremely significant statement by President Trump. And it is true: it is Russia who is doing everything to undermine peace efforts and drag out this war,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on July 28.

I wish you health!

First of all, I would like to thank all our warriors who are defending Ukrainian skies. Overnight, our warriors neutralized another three hundred Russian drones – many of them were shot down. There have been good results in downing ‘shaheds’ with interceptor drones. Army aviation, Air Force aviation, and mobile fire groups did a good job. We are ramping up everything that can provide additional protection for our cities, our Ukrainian communities. Thank you to everyone who is helping.

Yesterday, in my conversation with President Macron, we agreed that Ukraine will provide a clear and detailed outline of our current funding needs for drones. The updated document is already being presented to our partners – the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, together with the team from the President’s Office, has prepared everything. The drone-related objectives set for this year will be fully met.

Today, I spoke with the President of Estonia. I thanked him for the support, and I especially value Estonia’s position, the position of all the Baltic states, in relation to European integration. A clear and principled stance. The same goes for our other friends in the European Union – thanks a lot. Ukraine delivers on its promises.

Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine