Zelenskyy arrives in Donetsk region, issues warning to Ukrainians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a working trip to Donetsk region. The head of state visited key towns in the area that remain under constant threat from Russian attacks and met with Ukrainian defenders.

He reported this in his address.

During the visit, Zelenskyy highlighted that the Russian leadership has not abandoned its goals of fully occupying Donbas. According to the president, the enemy is actively preparing to escalate hostilities.

“Russians have not given up on the war and here in Donetsk region they are preparing an offensive for spring. It is crucial that our positions remain strong,” the president said.

In this context, the he stressed the critical need to provide Ukrainian brigades holding the line on this front with timely and full support.

As part of the trip, the president visited Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and other towns in the region. The main purpose of the visit was to meet units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Zelenskyy personally spoke with soldiers of the 28th, 100th, and 24th Separate Mechanized Brigades, as well as troops of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade. The president expressed gratitude to everyone defending Ukraine and its people on the frontlines.

“And this is how our country, our diplomacy, and our people will continue to stand. Evil must be stopped. Ukrainians here in Donbas are doing exactly that,” Zelenskyy concluded.