The Ukrainian army carries out a quick and powerful movement in the south of our country - President Vladimir Zelensky's address

I wish health, dear Ukrainians! Today we have good news from both the front and the diplomatic front. The first is that the Ukrainian army carries out in the south of our country a fairly rapid and powerful movement within the current defense operation. Dozens of settlements have already been released from the Russian pseudo -referendum only during this week. It is in Kherson, Kharkiv, Luhansk and Donetsk.

In particular, from military reports from Kherson region: liberated from the occupier and stabilized settlements of Lyubimivka, Khreschenivka, Golden Balka, Bilyaivka, Ukrainian, large and small Alexandrovka and David Brid. And this is far from a full list . . . Our warriors do not stop. And this is just a matter of time when we expel the occupier from all our land. He held a series of important negotiations today. Initially, he spoke with India Prime Minister in the afternoon. He informed Mr.

Modi about the situation on the forefront, about the successes of our military. He presented our view in detail on Russia's recent escalating steps. It is the Kremlin who does absolutely everything that this war can end only on the battlefield, not at the table of negotiations. For various Ukrainian proposals to stop aggression and release our territory Russia is in line with terror, criminal mobilization and political farce. And this is a threat to any state in any part of the world.

Because if one one tries to steal the area of ​​the neighboring people, then some others may have a similar desire. That is why we urge all subjects of international relations that respect international law, to protect its basic principles and to confirm our respect, in particular to the principle of inviolability of borders and territorial integrity of states. I believe that for India it is the same fundamental principle as for Ukraine.

Also, this day he spoke with George Meloni, the leader of the political force "Brothers of Italy", who won a confident victory in the recent elections. It was a very substantive conversation on how to increase our interstate cooperation and how to strengthen our opportunities - both Ukraine and Italy. On behalf of all Ukrainians, he thanked Italy for powerful defense support packages. We are waiting for Mrs. Meloni in Kiev on an official visit. And in the evening he spoke with US President Biden.

First of all, he thanked him for the next package of defense support for our country, in particular for the new "Himars". In general, I noted that the successes of our military - all the successes in the return of freedom to our people are our common successes, these are our common victories.

Due to the unity of Ukraine, the United States of America and all our partners in the free world, freedom today has the highest force in decades and demonstrates specific victories in confrontation with tyranny. Of course, the key aspects of our interaction outside the defense sphere, including financial support - including a package of support for more than $ 12 billion, discussed political steps, cooperation in international organizations, were discussed with President Biden.

And it was especially nice for me to hear President Baiden's words that our military inspire the whole world, our people inspire the whole world. And this is true: our victory in this war will show how many Ukraine can give the global strength of freedom, the global strength of democracy.

I thank everyone and everyone who is fighting and working for our victory! Especially today I will note the harmonious and heroic actions of the soldiers of the 35th Separate Marine Corps named after Star-Admiral Mikhail Ostrogradsky, the 46th separate airborne brigade and the 57th separate infantry brigade named after Kostya Gordienko. Thank you guys! And thank you to everyone who helps our defenders to protect freedom! And another important emphasis.