We are also very actively preparing the Staff meeting and several other formats today with the military, the Minister of Defense, and the Office …

We are also very actively preparing the Staff meeting and several other formats today with the military, the Minister of Defense, and the Office team following this week’s trip to the Donetsk and Dnipro regions. There were issues raised by the brigades regarding decisions that, unfortunately, are not fully effective. There was also feedback from battalion commanders regarding weapons supplies and support programs.

We will increase funding for the brigades and corps on the front line that are engaged in the fiercest fighting. Government officials must also expand the military’s ability to purchase necessary equipment, hardware, and components. There are many questions, in particular about write-offs and decommissioning of assets. We must resolve all of these issues. We also discussed in detail the new contract-based framework of service in our army – all of this is being worked through, and there must be clear details for our warriors.

It’s also important to recognize our units and warriors who are doing truly innovative work both in combat and in rescuing the wounded. I am grateful to all our genuinely committed people who are doing absolutely everything possible to defend Ukrainian positions, destroy the invader, and save our wounded.

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