Ukraine eyes EU summit with US talks, boosts arms output
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced progress in talks with the U.S. and preparations for the EU summit in Brussels. "There is positive movement. We hope for the first results next week."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on preparations for an extraordinary European Union summit, which will take place in Brussels. In his daily video message, he emphasized that Ukraine expects favorable results from talks with the U.S. in the coming week.
Progress in relations with the U.S.
Zelensky noted that his team is working with the administration of President Donald Trump to organize the meeting.
"There is positive movement. We hope for the first results next week," stated the President of Ukraine.
Increase in arms production
During his speech, Zelensky announced that Ukraine plans to boost arms production, including the production of drones, to support actions on the front line.
He emphasized that domestic production remains a top priority and mentioned that agreements are being prepared to expand Ukraine's arms manufacturing capabilities.
Meeting with the commander of the armed forces
The President of Ukraine met with General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Chief Commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who provided him with current information from the front and details of the Kursk operation being conducted in the Russian Kursk region.
Zelensky assured that the Ukrainian brigades in the Kursk region have all the necessary resources and expressed gratitude to the soldiers for their resilience.
An extraordinary European Union summit dedicated to European defense and support for Ukraine is scheduled for Thursday in Brussels. President Zelensky will join EU leaders to discuss, among other things, the plan to rearm Europe.
