Zelenskyy announces resumed arms deliveries and increased cooperation with partners
Photo: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (president.gov.ua)
Work is ongoing with partners to strengthen the country's defense capabilities, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his evening address.
"I spoke with the military. They reported on the frontlines and our operations. I am grateful to all our warriors for their resilience," he said.
Zelenskyy noted that active work is underway on new weapons deliveries, increased domestic production in Ukraine, and better supplies for the Ukrainian army. He said there are already positive agreements with partners, and more are expected.
"We will continue working on this in the coming weeks. It is important to implement each agreement as quickly as possible so that it is felt that there are more forces, more resources, more air defense, more air defense systems. This is a key priority," the President emphasized.
Zelenskyy also mentioned political signals of the highest level from the United States and European partners.
“We have political signals of the highest level - good signals, including from the United States and our European friends. According to all reports, deliveries have resumed," Zelenskyy said.
He also announced further coordination with the American side: "We will continue working next week with the American side at the military level, including our military with General Kellogg."
The President added that new defense packages from EU countries are being prepared. Additionally, "strong steps" regarding new sanctions against Russia are expected soon.
"Pressure must work," Zelenskyy stressed.
Resumption of US weapons shipments to Ukraine
According to Western media, last week, the US temporarily halted deliveries of certain types of weapons to Ukraine, including missiles for air defense systems and precision-guided munitions. The White House explained that this decision was related to a review of US weapons stockpiles and affected not only Ukraine but also other partners worldwide.
Following a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 3 and amid intensified Russian attacks, US President Donald Trump announced his intention to strengthen military aid to Ukraine.
Trump noted that Vladimir Putin is responsible for numerous killings. He also said he had not considered who decided to halt weapons transfers to Ukraine.
According to media reports, the decision to suspend weapons shipments to Ukraine was made by Pete Hegseth. Moreover, he allegedly did not inform either Trump or Congress about this.
