Ukrainian ⁤President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has expressed optimism in his evening speech, stating that developments are on the right track.

However, he also reprimanded his Western partners, ⁤urging them to‍ speed up the promised supplies to strengthen ‌Ukraine’s air defenses. “So ⁢far, all ⁣the promises on air defense made at⁢ the summit in Washington have not been ⁣implemented,” he warned.

Zelensky‌ emphasized the ⁢importance of efficient air defense, particularly at the beginning⁤ of autumn, in light of systematic Russian attacks against ⁤Ukraine’s energy and ‌heat supply.

Opposition to Freezing the Conflict

Zelensky reiterated his opposition to freezing the conflict, stating that Ukraine and Europe need long-term security, which can‍ only be achieved through a just peace.

Situation at the Front

Zelensky did not comment in detail on the situation ‌at the front but hailed the drone ‍attack on an ammunition ⁢depot near the small town ⁢of Toropets in northwestern Russia.

He also reported that the fighting⁤ in the western Russian region of Kursk, where ⁤Moscow’s troops tried to fight the Ukrainian counteroffensive, is proceeding according to Kiev’s plan.

Reinforcements for Eastern Ukraine

Zelensky promised early reinforcements to the ⁣defenders of the cities⁢ of‍ Pokrovsk, Toretsk, and Kurakhove⁢ in Ukraine’s eastern‍ region ⁣of Donetsk, which⁤ were being ​harassed by Russian troops.

According to‌ him, new brigades have now been established, but they are not yet fully armed.