President Zelenskyy: We maintain a buffer zone on Russian territory, actively destroying Russian military potential there

“We are accelerating arms deliveries to Ukraine and working toward new and more long-term relations with partners. We are preparing positive diplomatic news for Ukraine,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on Jan. 6.

I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!

Today, I held a Staff meeting, followed by a detailed separate report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Barhylevych. First – the defense of our frontline positions, with a primary focus on Pokrovsk. I am grateful to all the brigades and every warrior currently stationed there. We discussed brigade staffing and rotations. The army needs more internal, systemic changes to ensure effective personnel management at all levels of the Defense Forces. There were also detailed reports from the responsible commanders regarding the formation and training of our brigades.

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