I
wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
Just now, I received a report from Head of the Security Service of Ukraine Vasyl
Maliuk – a brilliant operation was carried out. It took place on enemy territory
and was aimed exclusively at military targets – specifically, the equipment used
in strikes against Ukraine. Russia suffered truly significant losses – entirely
justified and deserved.
I thank the Security Service, General Maliuk personally,
as well as everyone who was involved in the operation. The preparation took over
a year and a half. Planning, organization, every detail was perfectly executed.
I can say with certainty that this is an absolutely unique operation. What’s
most interesting – and this can now be stated publicly – is that the “office” of
our operation on Russian territory was located directly next to FSB headquarters
in one of their regions. In total, 117 drones were used in the operation – with
a corresponding number of drone operators involved. 34% of the strategic cruise
missile carriers stationed at air bases were hit.
Our personnel operated across
multiple Russian regions – in three different time zones. And the people who
assisted us were withdrawn from Russian territory before the operation, they are
now safe. It is genuinely satisfying when something I authorized a year and six
months ago comes to fruition and deprives Russians of over forty units of
strategic aviation. We will continue this work.
Even before this operation was carried out, we had intelligence indicating that
Russia was preparing another massive strike. And it is very important for all
our people not to ignore the air raid alerts. Last night, there were nearly 500
Russian drones, attack drones. Each week, they have been increasing the number
of units used per strike. Now, they have also prepared Kalibr missiles launched
from naval carriers. We know exactly who we are dealing with. And we will defend
ourselves by all means available to us – to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.
Not for a single second did we want this war. We offered the Russians a
ceasefire. Since March 11, the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional
ceasefire has been on the table. It was the Russians who chose to continue the
war – even under conditions where the entire world is calling for an end to the
killing. And pressure is truly needed – pressure on Russia that should bring it
back to reality. Pressure through sanctions. Pressure from our forces. Pressure
through diplomacy. All of it must work together.
Today, I held an extended meeting with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Head of my Office, the heads of our
intelligence agencies, and military leadership. We discussed our expectations
for the meeting in Istanbul on Monday. We continue to propose a full and
unconditional ceasefire, along with all dignified and rational steps that could
lead to a lasting and reliable peace. The Ukrainian proposal we presented to the
Russians is logical and realistic. The Russians have not shared their
“memorandum” with anyone – we don't have it, the Turkish side doesn't have it,
and the American side doesn't have the Russian document either. Despite this, we
will attempt to achieve at least some progress on the path toward peace.
Today, I also received a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi – on the
situation at the front and on our Kursk operation. I am grateful to all our
units. Resilience on the ground is just as important as our operations on enemy
territory – operations that truly inspire.
And one more thing. Today, the Russians launched a missile strike on a military
training facility in the Dnipro region. Unfortunately, there are casualties. Our
servicemen were killed. My condolences to all their families and friends. This
is not the first such attack when Ukraine loses people. I have scheduled a
meeting – with the participation of, among others, Mykhailo Drapatyi, Andrii
Hnatov, Oleksandr Syrskyi, and Defense Minister Umerov upon his return from the
negotiations in Istanbul – to address this issue in detail. All our fighters are
needed on the front line – defending Ukraine. Every one of them. And every life
must be protected. All necessary decisions to that end will be made.
I thank everyone who is helping. I thank everyone who stands with Ukraine.
Glory
to Ukraine!
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