"I am grateful to the rescuers, medical workers, and power engineers who are overcoming severe challenges. I am grateful to the police. I am grateful to all those who live in Sumy region and fight with all their hearts and souls," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
Today we are in Sumy region. I've been here with the team all day. First, our military. The second issue for today is, of course, everything related to the defense of Sumy region, each community, each city.
The participants of the meeting paid special attention to the situation in the five-kilometer border zone, evacuation of the population from dangerous areas and maintaining order in these areas.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was briefed on a standard project for the construction of a platoon stronghold. It includes, among other things, reinforced concrete structures, firing positions for tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, and shelters made of corrugated steel.
The President was briefed on the course of treatment and recovery of the Ukrainian warriors, including those who were seriously wounded. He inquired about the health of the military and wished them a speedy recovery.
The interlocutors paid special attention to the sanctions policy of the European Union. The parties agreed on the need to further expand restrictive measures against Russia and to prevent circumvention of existing sanctions.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva had a phone call with National Security Advisor of the Kingdom of Sweden Henrik Landerholm.