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I took part in the opening of the exhibition “Spiritual Treasures of the Nation. The Sacristy of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra” on the occasion of the Lavra’s 975th anniversary. It is very important to preserve our cultural heritage despite deliberate Russian strikes against it and to do everything possible to pass it on to future generations. And it is important that UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany is here with us today, visiting Ukraine for the first time in this position. Thank you for the meeting and for keeping our country in the organization’s focus. Together with UNESCO, we can and must do more so that every Ukrainian site that deserves to be on the World Heritage List receives this status and support. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2088673349534646428

Speech at the ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLustyjx3Ck

Today, a symbolic bell rang at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — a sign of unity between generations and the beginning of the journey toward its 1,000th anniversary. I took part in the solemn ceremony marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. On the Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, this carries special significance: we are honouring not merely an important architectural monument, but one of Ukraine’s foremost spiritual and cultural shrines. Together with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi, His Beatitude Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine, and distinguished international guests, we joined this symbolic ceremony. https://x.com/r_stefanchuk/status/2088692148686209214

1: I spoke with Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pahinyan. Relations between Ukraine and Armenia are now becoming even more constructive, and it is important that we maintain a continuous dialogue. We discussed the results of my visit to Armenia and the priority areas for cooperation. I also thank the Prime Minister for his congratulations on the 975th anniversary of the founding of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra – an important date for Christians throughout our region. We agreed to stay in touch. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2087571225950159250

2: From January through August of this year, our warriors of the Airborne Assault Forces and other units carried out an effective offensive operation in the Oleksandrivskyi sector. Thanks to the active operations of our troops, significant losses were inflicted on the occupation contingent. Russian losses amounted to at least 9,550 killed and more than 6,600 wounded. Ukraine’s “exchange fund” was also replenished. Over the course of the operation, 745 square kilometers of territory were liberated. Twenty-six villages in the Dnipro, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions were returned to Ukrainian control. This offensive operation of ours was carried out with precision – exactly as planned. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2087533010354618868

3: I spoke with President of Costa Rica Laura Fernández Delgado. I am grateful for such warm and important words of support for Ukraine and our people. We appreciate that Costa Rica stands with us during votes on resolutions at the UN General Assembly, in the work to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, and in holding the Russian Federation accountable for its crimes, including the crime of aggression. We discussed the potential for cooperation between our countries. There are many different areas where our partnership can yield positive results. Costa Rica is interested in our expertise in the field of security. We agreed that our teams will work on a possible format for our meeting. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2087237904078971118

4-7: I met with participants of the Ukrainian Youth Forum “Youth Acts.” Today, our country celebrates Youth Day. Of course, for all of us, security is the first priority. But the Government must also take very specific, clear action to support all normal forms of public life in Ukraine – so that Ukrainian families, our people, our youth, and our children have a normal environment for life in Ukraine, one that is as fulfilling as possible. The renewed Government of Ukraine is now preparing the Cabinet of Ministers’ program of action, and I expect that civilian aspects of life, and youth policy in particular, will receive sufficient attention in the Government’s program. And we all understand the depth of this task – it is not simply about something the state can give, or something a person can do – independently or in cooperation within their community or with the state. It is much more than that. It is about reasons to stay in Ukraine, to live in Ukraine, to plan your own life and your family’s life in Ukraine, and to know that Ukraine will care about you and your family, about your future. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2087598878400839837

8: There was a report on the results of our operation against Novorossiysk today. A combined use of long-range sanctions with our weapons. A successful operation. I am grateful to our warriors for their accuracy, and to the developers and manufacturers of our weapons for the tangible strengthening of Ukraine’s capabilities. For the first time in a single operation, Palianytsia, Peklo, Bars, and Long Neptune worked in concert, along with the Mich, Fire Point, Ramzay, Sichen, Trust, Khariok, Bober, Liutyi, and Dovbush drones, as well as the Sargan and Mamai unmanned surface vessels. Among the results of the operation, it is important to note the strikes on Russian fleet vessels that were hiding in Novorossiysk bay. In particular, according to verified data, the Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates, a large landing ship, a corvette, and other vessels were hit. Other Russian facilities that were helping finance the war were also struck. It is entirely fair that Ukraine responds to Russia’s war, and it is Russia that can and must end its war. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2087596319376396502

1-4: We resolved important military issues today. Personnel proposals were discussed. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Mykhailo Drapatyi, in coordination with Ihor Skybiuk and Yevhenii Khmara, proposed a vision for changes. Some decisions have already been prepared, and more will follow. We discussed the situation on the front in detail – measures to reinforce key sectors, particularly in the Donetsk region. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2086795159082016826

2: We are in contact with Ukraine’s friends and partners virtually every day to bring about more security. Today, I had a very substantive conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. There are domains in which Ukraine and Saudi Arabia can strengthen each other’s ability to protect lives and people. We discussed the steps we will take in the near future as part of the Drone Deal between our countries. The Crown Prince spoke about Saudi Arabia’s agreements with Türkiye and Pakistan and the related prospects. We coordinated our positions and contacts so that our countries can make a greater positive contribution to food security – this is a global need. Thank you! https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2086826934772654446

3: A report from Ihor Klymenko. We set out a plan to strengthen the capabilities of the National Security and Defense Council. In addition to its usual function of coordinating processes in Ukraine’s security and defense sector, there has to be a more realistic assessment of all parameters of our country’s resilience. Responding to man-made emergencies, dealing with the consequences of Russian strikes, carrying out tasks to prepare regions and communities for the winter period and the related challenges – all of this must be done much more swiftly. https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/2086863548169257301

I arrived in Serbia with my team. Important talks are scheduled for today and tomorrow – with President Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister Đuro Macut. We will discuss expanding economic ties between our countries, relations with the European Union, other areas that can benefit our nations, and security issues. Ukraine is always ready to work constructively, for mutual benefit, and on the basis of mutual respect.

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I held a meeting on the development of our ballistic capabilities and the implementation status of the FREYJA Anti-Ballistic Missile Program. The agencies involved reported on the current needs and the stages completed as of now. We set a schedule and designated those responsible for the elements of the programs that need to be accelerated. The National Security and Defense Council, the Prime Minister of Ukraine and the Ministry of Defense, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Brave1 team, and the most technologically advanced teams in Ukraine’s defense industry are involved in this effort.

Developing one’s own ballistic capabilities and creating a new anti-ballistic system is a task that only a tiny minority of countries worldwide have managed to accomplish. Ukraine has this capability. Ukrainians have the necessary scientific foundation and expertise. We can state that our weapons manufacturers have also reached the required level. We expect Ukraine to achieve the necessary results in 2026–2027.

During the meeting, we discussed the key challenges, namely access to critical components, additional steps in technological cooperation with partners, and the localization of production. I thank everyone involved who delivers on everything they promise on time. I am also grateful to our partners who are helping and who have themselves joined our main defense programs. FREYJA is making progress, and that is important. Europe needs a shared and truly large-scale capability to defend effectively against any ballistic threats. We support and expect more of our partner countries that are capable of contributing to join the Anti-Ballistic Coalition.

We also discussed work with partners on PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles. I expect results from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense in their communication with the partners that have already been identified and mentioned on numerous occasions. Glory to Ukraine!

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