Ukraine is preparing an internal Resilience Plan — key points from Zelenskyy's address

The Ukrainian government is continuing to develop an internal Resilience Plan, which is designed to ensure that Ukraine can withstand the ongoing struggle against Russian aggression. Today, several points were covered, including cultural sovereignty, which encompasses Ukraine’s cultural heritage, contemporary culture, and cultural diplomacy.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in his evening address to the Ukrainian people on Thursday, November 14, the 995th day of the war.

"The production of Ukrainian content and, to that end, fostering real and effective unity within Ukraine’s cultural community. This is part of our strength and an element of guaranteeing Ukraine's ties with the global world. There are things that politics, public figures, and the media cannot convey to others, but emotions can – art can," Zelenskyy emphasized.

He said that culture, in general, is a tool that "works for humanity" equally in different parts of the world. Therefore, this issue requires more attention from the state.

"Today, we also addressed a security point within our internal Plan – security across our country, in every region, in every community. This is fundamental. A safe space that every person needs. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Security Service of Ukraine have developed some good solutions. We will definitely implement everything," Zelenskyy said.

According to him, the issues related to energy and domestic weapons production had already been addressed. Overall, the Resilience Plan consists of 10 points, which will be presented to the public next week.

"For each point, together with Ukrainian civil society, together with everyone ready to contribute rational ideas, together with business, we will prepare a foundational, doctrinal document for Ukraine, for our resilience. With specific annexes. Step by step. Outlining how we will harness our internal capacities to secure a Ukrainian victory, so that we may rightly claim that word – "victory", the President added.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy also reported that the Ukrainian defenders "worked very effectively" in the Kupiansk direction.

"I’m grateful to everyone for their resilience. Southern directions. The Kursk operation. I am proud of all our people, every unit holding their positions and giving Ukraine the opportunity to convince the world that people must prevail. This is exactly what Ukraine is fighting for," the President concluded.

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