Ukraine Strengthens Defense Amid Conflict

In a significant address at the Global Security Forum, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the crucial need for countries to stay ahead in technological development, particularly in defense. Highlighting the importance of advanced technologies such as drones, Zelenskyy underscored the necessity of strengthening defense cooperation to counteract ongoing threats.

President Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine’s military has recorded over one million Russian casualties, as the conflict with Russia persists. He stressed that Russia remains unfazed by most actions except for severe sanctions targeting its oil and banking sectors, political isolation, and Ukraine’s resilient defense efforts.

Furthering Ukraine’s defense capabilities, Zelenskyy announced an agreement with Germany on additional investments in Ukraine’s defense production. This agreement followed a meeting with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Kyiv, marking Pistorius’s fifth visit to the country.

Additionally, President Zelenskyy shared updates from the Sumy region, where Ukrainian military units are reportedly making progress in pushing back Russian forces. Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi has delivered promising reports on advancements in the Pokrovsk direction and the Kursk operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to reclaim and secure Ukrainian territory.