In a video speech on Tuesday evening, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated the need for anti-corruption efforts in the country, stressing that this is something the European Union is waiting to finally decide on at the end of the year. , the start of accession negotiations, News .ro reports.

“This year, a new historic step between Ukraine and the EU should take place, and all branches of the Ukrainian government should work towards this step,” said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, noting that he vetoed the law on declaring the wealth of officials, which had an important gap, and putting the parliament is tasked with solving an urgent problem this month.

“This is a question not only of the political responsibility of the parliament, but also of our negotiations on joining the EU,” Zelenskyy said.

Then the president told his compatriots about the situation at the front, saying that he had a meeting of the military cabinet, where they discussed what is expected in the near future, and listed the strengthening of brigades, Ukraine’s own production of weapons and ammunition, and deliveries from partners.

Zelensky noted that he also received important reports from the special services. “We clearly see what the occupiers are actually preparing for and what our soldiers should be preparing for,” he said.

The Kyiv leader also announced Denmark’s “important decision” – the 12th and largest defense package since the start of the war, worth more than $800 million. “The content is exactly what we agreed with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her government team. Nice boost, thanks for that!” – said Zelensky.

The Ukrainian president also expressed his words of praise and thanks to the retired Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, whose country, together with Denmark, undertook to supply Ukraine with F-16 aircraft.

“There is great hope that we will restore peace throughout our country, for all of our people without exception. I am grateful to the Netherlands – the society, the political community and you, Mark, Mr. Prime Minister, personally for such sincere support for Ukraine and for your trust in Ukraine and our people,” Zelenskyy said. (News.ro)

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