President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the ability to protect the country from Russian missile attacks until the end of the year is the most important task of the Ukrainian leadership, noting that the fulfillment of this task depends not only on Ukrainians, but also on the West. understanding their basic needs for weapons and equipment support.

In an address to Western leaders, he explained: “Despite the absence of air raid sirens in the capital, Kyiv and many other cities for some time, the constant danger to the lives of Ukrainian civilians is almost continuous, which requires the supply of offensive weapons far away. Clashes over cities with large population.

Zelenskiy also stressed the “persistence of the Russian army in carrying out its plans”, condemning the “systematic attacks on the citizens of his country”.

And Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed yesterday in statements that “the country’s special forces operation in Ukraine will continue until all of its goals set by President Vladimir Putin are achieved,” noting that “a number of measures are being taken to ensure the safety of navigation.” in the waters of the Black and Azov seas.