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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed officials to prepare additional protective measures within a day, given intelligence on Russia’s preparation of a massi
He wrote this on 16 February.
The instruction was given to Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Anatolii Kryvonozhko, and Ukrenergo head Vitalii Zaichenko.
“I held a conference call on the situation in our regions. There was a report on the consequences of the night attack — the Russians used missiles against our energy facilities. Air defence worked.
Even on the eve of the trilateral meeting in Geneva, the Russian army has no orders except to continue striking Ukraine.
This clearly shows how Russia treats our partners’ diplomatic efforts. Every Russian missile is the aggressor’s response to calls to end the war — and that is why we insist that only with sufficient pressure on Russia and clear security guarantees for Ukraine can this war truly be ended. I thank everyone who supports us”, — Zelenskyy wrote.
He added that during the Munich Security Conference, Ukraine held talks with partners specifically on energy, and in the coming days existing agreements must be implemented.
“We are also working to accelerate the supply of air defence missiles — this remains a constant priority. The task of all relevant institutions is to push partners to speed up air defence deliveries. Glory to Ukraine!” — he wrote.
