"Strong decisions needed": Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians and announced robust work with partners

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Ukrainians at the end of the day on July 17, stating that work on relationships with international partners is ongoing.

The Head of State wrote about this on his social media page.

“We are working to make this week really productive in terms of relations with our partners. Today I held a meeting with the foreign policy team of the Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We need strong decisions from our partners that will allow us to put this war on a course to its just conclusion. And I thank everyone who shows appropriate leadership. Honest leadership,” Zelenskyy emphasized.

Additionally, today the Head of State signed a decree enacting the NSDC's decision on the new Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine. This document takes into account the security changes and innovations we have ensured, particularly in the Black Sea, in the development of our forces.

“This is a modern strategy, and we will implement it together with our partners. In the near future, I am going to discuss the details of this Strategy with them. With those who, like us, want stable security for their regions and for the entire world. I thank everyone who is helping! I also thank all employees of our state institutions, our warriors, our special services and all representatives of Ukrainian civil society who were involved in the preparation of the Strategy. Glory to our people! Glory to Ukraine!,” the head of state said.

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