Zelensky says Ukraine advances in Donbass, NATO calls for more aid to end the war
Dec 31, 2022
Kiev [Ukraine], December 31: AFP news agency on December 31 reported that Ukraine's President VolodymyrZelensky said that the country's forces were holding on to many hot spots in the Donbass and advancing in some areas there.
"Overall, we are entrenched in strongholds. There are still some frontline areas where we move a little bit," he said in his message on the evening of December 30.
Also in his speech, he said that Ukraine 's air defense capabilities have been strengthened and will be further strengthened in the new year for self-defence, as well as for the protection of the whole of Europe.
"Ukraine's air defense can become the strongest in Europe, and this will be a guarantee of security not only for our country but also for the whole continent," he predicted.
"This year, we have not only maintained our air defenses, but also strengthened them stronger than ever. In the new year, Ukraine's air defense will become stronger and more effective," according to the Ukrainian leader.
In addition, he said he chaired a meeting during the day, discussing the eastern Donbass region "where the fiercest battles are continuing". According to him, in the new year, the issue of electricity supply across the country is still one of the most important tasks.
In another development, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called on member states to provide more weapons to Ukraine.
"I urge the members to do more. It is in our security interest to make sure that Ukraine prevails and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin does not," he told DPA.
In particular, he thinks it is probably important that Ukraine receives enough ammunition for the weapons that are available, since the need for ammunition and spare parts is so great. According to him, military support to Ukraine is the fastest way to peace .
"We know that most wars end at the negotiating table, perhaps this war, but we know that what Ukraine can gain from this negotiation depends on the military situation," he said. he analyzed.
Source: ThanhNien Newspaper
