The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, says that a new aid package from the US totaling almost 3 billion dollars has been announced. “We will get Bradley fighting vehicles for the first time, which is exactly what we need. New weapons and projectiles, including with high accuracy. New rockets. New drones,” he clarifies. Zelensky mentions diplomatic efforts, adding that “Russianism must lose this war.” “Peace is getting closer every day,” he claims, News.ro reports

“Finally, we can say that we managed to bring Ukraine’s power and cooperation with defense partners to a new level. The one we really need right now. Now our soldiers will have more weapons, equipment, fire, defense systems, which will make us more prepared for any escalation plans of Russia and for those attacks with which the terrorist state carries out, regardless of whether it is a holiday or an ordinary day. “, Zelensky said in a message sent on Friday evening.

He thanked everyone who helps protect the country and Ukrainians.

The President of Ukraine added that since his visit to the USA two weeks ago, more than 20 stages of the “diplomatic marathon” have already taken place.

“We are talking about negotiations with the leaders of Germany, Sweden, Japan, Croatia, Spain, Latvia, Turkey, France, Denmark, Romania, Canada, Norway, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Israel, Greece and India. In addition, this year’s first negotiations with the president of the European Commission. There are also constant contacts with representatives of the USA,” Zelenskyi said.

He added that a US Senate delegation was in Kyiv on Friday and a discussion took place between the Defense Minister of Ukraine and the US Defense Minister.

“And today a new aid package from the USA for our country was announced – and a very powerful one! For the first time, we will get Bradley fighting vehicles, which is exactly what we need. New weapons and projectiles, including with high accuracy. New rockets. New drones. It is timely and powerful. The total amount of this package of support from the US is almost 3 billion dollars,” Zelenskyi said.

He thanked US President Joe Biden, members of Congress and Americans who know that freedom is worth defending.

“We now have a significant step forward from Germany to strengthen the security of not only Ukraine, but also the whole of Europe, especially the entire border area with Russia. Strengthening our air defenses is a direct step towards de-escalation here and now. The fewer opportunities Russia will have to terrorize peaceful cities, the lower the overall potential of Russian aggression will be,” Volodymyr Zelenskyi said.

He revealed that he thanked Chancellor Scholz for the decision to supply Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems, which, along with the German IRIS-T, will make “Ukrainian and European skies much safer,” and said they discussed other aspects of defense. cooperation, in particular about 40 Marder machines and other things necessary to stop Russian aggression.

Also, on Friday, Zelenskyi talked with the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, whom he thanked for an important package of assistance in the field of energy – high-power generators.

The President of Ukraine also called Friday’s discussion with the Prime Minister of Sweden strategic: “Sweden’s presidency of the Council of the European Union has begun, and we expect to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union during Sweden’s presidency. This is an important motivational element for Ukraine and for all Europeans. Despite any attempts by Russia to destabilize Europe, together we will become even stronger in all aspects, including the institutional one.”

He added that all this means greater protection for Ukrainians and for all Europeans from “any manifestations of Russian terror.”

“Russism (before the words Russia and fascism – no) must lose this war – in everything and everywhere. On land, in the sky, on the sea, in energy, in the economy, in politics, and in the end – on the dock in the international tribunal for this aggression against Ukraine. Every day, together with our partners, we bring this sentence closer to the terrorists. Peace is getting closer every day,” Zelensky emphasized.

He said that he would continue the “diplomatic marathon” and thanked those who defend Ukraine.

“Dear Ukrainians, remember that evil is waging war against us. Watch for air raid reports, especially this holiday season. Our air defense fighters will do their best. But please help them while taking care of your own safety,” he concluded (News.ro)