Zelensky outlines defense goals, preps for London talks
Volodymyr Zelensky met with Ukraine's Minister of Defense and the new Chief of the General Staff. "We discussed the frontline situation and engagements with partners on security guarantees for Ukraine. I outlined the key objectives," the Ukrainian president shared on social media.
The Ukrainian president reported on his meeting with Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov on social media.
"I outlined the key objectives," Zelensky noted. The Minister of Defense is to convene a team that will focus on engaging partners regarding all the details of the security system Ukraine needs, as well as implementing decisions made at the military-political level.
He further emphasized, "As early as this week, the team should participate in the work in London at the relevant meeting of military representatives."
The Chief of the General Staff, at the president's request, is to expedite the establishment of a corps system in the Defense Forces and conduct an audit of the current needs of combat brigades. "The brigades must be supplied to the maximum to ensure the resilience of our positions, both at the front and in diplomatic efforts," Zelensky emphasized.
"Strengthening the army is a constant priority, and there can be no steps back in this regard. Ukraine's Defense and Security Forces, defense industry, and multilevel engagement with partners are the foundation of our independence," the Ukrainian president stated.
Special team for negotiations with Russia
Recently, Zelensky also appointed a negotiation team for potential talks with Russia.
The team includes: Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and his deputy Pavlo Palisa. This information was published in a decree on the Ukrainian president's website.
The negotiation team's goal is to conduct talks with Russia that lead to a just peace, as stated in the document.
