Ukraine’s air defense may become the most powerful in Europe – Zelensky

Ukrainian air defense will become even stronger and more effective in the new year. It may become the most powerful in Europe.

Zelensky said this in his address.

The text of Volodymyr Zelensky's traditional address:

"I wish you health, dear Ukrainians!

I held another meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief – already the 45th of this year. The key is the Donetsk region, Luhansk region – our Donbas, where the fiercest battles are going on. Bakhmut, Soledar, Kreminna… In general, we hold our positions. There are also areas of the front where we are advancing little by little. And I thank all our soldiers who ensure this. You are real heroes!

We discussed the situation in the south, on our border, the supply of weapons, and the further strengthening of air defense.

This year, we not only maintained our air defenses, but we also made them stronger than ever. But in the new year, Ukrainian air defense will become even stronger and even more effective.

Ukrainian air defense can become the most powerful in Europe, and this will be a guarantee of security not only for our country but also for the entire continent.

Even after our meeting, we discussed the situation in the energy industry and what we were preparing for at a separate meeting.

We have a clear strategy for ensuring the generation and supply of electricity. It takes time to implement it. It takes a lot of effort. But it will be. It will be mandatory. This is one of the most critical tasks for the next year, and I do not doubt we will accomplish it.

Today I spoke with the Prime Minister of Greece. Summarized the year and thanked Greece for supporting our country. We agreed for next year how we could make cooperation even more meaningful.

I held a meeting with our diplomats. There are many questions, but the main thing is the measures we are preparing to strengthen Ukraine in January and February.

Ukraine will retain the achieved leadership in foreign policy and will be even more active. That's one hundred percent.

And one more.

Today, the ceremony of awarding our volunteers with the Golden Heart award took place for the first time.

It is fair and honest at the end of the year to recognize those who help our defense, help people, and our entire state all year long.

Thank you to everyone who fights for our country, helps Ukrainians, and works for Ukraine and our future. Glory to all our people!" said the president.