Zelensky: Putin Preparing for More War, Not Peace, Based on Intelligence

Military Funding and Equipment

• 💰 Increased funding for military brigades is being implemented, with a focus on direct financial support for purchasing necessary equipment like pickups and ATVs.
• 🎯 Each battalion performing combat missions will receive 7 million hryvnias for their needs, including drones.
• ⚙️ Bureaucracy for equipment write-offs will be reduced, allowing corps and brigade commanders to expedite the process.

Recognition and Motivation for Soldiers

• ⏱️ The process for awarding state honors to soldiers is being streamlined to reduce the time between nomination and presentation.
• 📝 Outdated award documents will be replaced with new ones to eliminate manual filling and simplify procedures.
• 🎖️ The goal is to ensure soldiers feel respected for their service and actions in defending the state.

Intelligence on Putin's War Aims

• 🧠 Intelligence reports and military command briefings indicate Putin is not preparing for a ceasefire or the end of the war.
• 🚀 Instead, Putin is focused on further military preparations and potentially launching new offensive operations.
• ⚠️ There are no signs that Russians are preparing for a post-war situation; they are actively repositioning troops for new offensives.

Diplomatic Engagements and International Stance

• 🤝 Zelensky discussed the real situation on the battlefield, diplomacy, and Russian planning with leaders from Canada, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, and India.
• 🌍 Key points of discussion included respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring Ukraine's participation in war resolution, and Russia taking steps to end the conflict.
• 🗣️ Zelensky emphasized that Russia has yet to take any steps towards ending the war, despite calls for peace.

Honoring Border Guards

• 🛡️ Zelensky specifically thanked border guards for their resilience and efforts in defending Ukraine on the front lines and in border regions.
• 🌟 Units like the 'Gart', 'Steel Border', and 'Forpost' brigades were recognized for their contributions.
• ✅ The ultimate goal for Ukraine is to defend life, independence, and achieve a dignified peace.