Zelensky: We’re preparing more defense packages for our military

Ukraine’s authorities are set to provide more defense packages for the country’s Armed Forces and more defense systems for the entire Ukrainian society.

President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of the plans in his latest address to the nation delivered on Thursday, August 10, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"We continue to prepare the Ukrainian Doctrine, a thorough text, the basis for the transformation of our state. We do not forget our main goal – to win the war and not lose our country. Ukraine must necessarily realize its historical chance for development, which was won by the courage of our people – all of our people. We are also preparing more defense packages for our soldiers and more defense systems for the entire Ukrainian society, including air defense capabilities," Zelensky said.

The president added that earlier today, he held talks with UK military leaders. "A conversation behind closed doors, but a fruitful one," he noted.

As reported, Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with the representative of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon, who had arrived on a visit to Ukraine.