Address by President Zelensky today, January 24, 2023 – watch video

On the evening of January 24, Vladimir Zelensky traditionally addressed the Ukrainians. What the president was talking about 24 Channel.

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Zelensky spoke about the conversation with Macron

The President said that the Ukrainian diplomatic marathon lasted today. There are new and concrete results for the defense of our state. According to Zelensky, they are very important.

Today I held lengthy talks with French President Macron. Lots of themes. I thank Mr. President for his readiness to strengthen Ukrainian air defense and expand our armored cooperation. It is this armored element that is becoming more and more significant for the situation at the front. Just like the artillery
– said the head of state.

He also thanked France and Macron personally:

• for very necessary decisions to strengthen the Ukrainian artillery,
• for appropriate leadership within the anti-war coalition.

“Russia is preparing for a new wave of aggression – with the forces that it is able to mobilize. Now the occupiers are already increasing pressure on the Bakhmut, Ugledar and other directions. But they want to increase pressure on a larger scale. In order not to recognize the fallacy of aggression, the masters of Russia want to abandon more of their people and equipment in combat operations,” the president said.

According to him, this means that everyone in the free world should strengthen cooperation in order not only to respond to the next Russian criminal actions, but also to prevent new criminal actions of the occupiers as much as possible.

“The initiative in the war must remain with our forces. And today I heard a complete understanding of the situation both in a conversation with President Macron and in a conversation with the President of Finland, who was on a visit to Kyiv today,” Zelensky said.

He added that he already has:

• support package from Finland, in particular defense,
• readiness to increase sanctions against Russia and join Ukrainian diplomatic initiatives,
• a vision of how this year can be used to the benefit of both countries for cooperation within the framework of European and Euro-Atlantic institutions.

“That is, today, thanks to the French and Finnish stages of our diplomatic marathon, it has made it possible to significantly strengthen Ukrainian defense. The main thing now is the speed of implementing everything that we agreed on. Today I discussed in great detail the points of our peace formula – what can be done together with France what can be done together with Finland,” the head of state said.

According to him, it is very important that European leadership in these diplomatic efforts be tangible. And today, in particular, in a conversation with Macron, Zelensky was glad to hear his leadership initiatives.

“I also thank Finland for the vision of the role of this state in ensuring our common security in accordance with the formula of peace,” he said.

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The President awarded the Ukrainian military

Zelensky said that today he signed several decrees on awarding the defenders and defenders of our state.

Today is Foreign Intelligence Day. Today I have specially awarded intelligence workers. Of course, I cannot publicly name the names and specific reasons for this award, but this is for what allows our state to see and understand more. And I would like to congratulate all our intelligence agents – those who expand the capabilities of Ukraine and significantly reduce the capabilities of the enemy. Thank you for your service!
the president said.

In addition, he signed decrees on awarding state awards to Ukrainian army fighters, in particular:

• 93rd separate mechanized brigade for personal special courage and heroism
• of the National Guard, including the 3rd and 4th operational brigades of the National Guard.

“Thank you for the strength and stamina of each of our soldiers and every family of such soldiers! I also awarded the Air Force fighters today for much-needed performance. Territorial defense fighters for heroism and exemplary performance of combat missions. Such decrees are always a special honor for me” – remarked by the head of state.

Zelensky also signed another important decree. The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, begins to celebrate the 700th anniversary of its founding.

“All this time, the histories of our peoples are closely intertwined. And we really have a common destiny of our freedom: the more one people is protected, the more the other is protected. Perhaps now this is understood more clearly than ever in our history,” noted the president.

He added that Ukraine will always be grateful:

• Lithuania and its President Gitanas Nausėda,
• to all Lithuanian leaders,
• to all Lithuanian families who perceived the Russian aggression against Ukraine as an attack on their freedom.

“Which help us protect our common future in a free and peaceful Europe. Today I signed a decree awarding Vilnius the honorary distinction “Savior City” for everything that has been done by both the city and Lithuania as a whole to help us fight against Russian terror “I say thank you to each and every one who fights and works to defend freedom! I thank everyone who helps!” – stressed the head of state.

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The head of state on tanks and personnel changes

Zelensky noted that now there is a lot of talk about the modern tanks that Ukraine needs and how this deficit can be filled.

A lot of effort, words, promises. But it’s important to see the reality: it’s not about five, ten or fifteen tanks. Need more. Every day we do everything that is necessary to fill the gap. And I thank each and every one who supports us in this,
the president said.

However, according to him, discussions should be completed with decisions on the real strengthening of Ukrainian defense against terrorists.

“The allies have the required number of tanks. When weighty decisions are needed, we will be happy to thank you for every weighty decision. We are still working for this,” the head of state stressed.

He added that today the society saw personnel decisions, emphasizing that they are next.

“We will continue to take appropriate steps – each of them will be seen by the society and, I am sure, will support. Any internal problems that interfere with the state are removed and will be removed. This is fair, this is necessary for our protection and this helps our rapprochement with European institutions. We need a strong state, and Ukraine will be just like that. And today, by my decree, I put into effect another decision of the National Security and Defense Council. Details later. Glory to Ukraine!” Zelensky summed up.