Ukrainian President Zelensky Discusses War Progress and Trump Team Communications

Defense Against Russian Attacks

• 🎯 Ukraine's air defense successfully repelled a large-scale Russian attack involving over 260 aerial threats, including missiles and drones.
• ✈️ The defense involved a comprehensive approach, with fighter jets, including F-16s and French Mirages, performing exceptionally well.
• 👏 Zelensky specifically thanked pilots, helicopter crews, air defense units, and mobile fire groups for their professional response.
• 🎖️ He highlighted the contributions of specific air defense brigades: the 160th Odesa, 208th Kherson, and 540th Lviv brigades.

International Support and Peace Efforts

• 🤝 Ukraine is actively working with international partners to secure new support packages, with air defense being the top priority.
• 💰 Significant financial commitments have been made, including $7.7 billion from Norway, with a focus on arms production within Ukraine.
• 🇪🇺 Increased support has been noted from the EU and individual European countries, with France accelerating aid and the Netherlands investing in drone production.
• 🕊️ Ukraine remains committed to peace and has proposed concrete steps, emphasizing the need to compel Russia towards peace and diplomacy.
• 🇸🇦 Preparations are underway for a meeting in Saudi Arabia to accelerate peace efforts and strengthen security foundations.

Communications with Trump's Team

• 📞 Zelensky stated that intensive work and numerous phone calls have occurred with President Trump's team throughout the day.
• 💬 The primary topic of these communications is achieving peace as quickly as possible and ensuring more reliable security for Ukraine.
• 🇺🇦 Ukraine is approaching these discussions with a maximally constructive attitude.