Zelensky: We to strengthen Ukrainian Navy together with Britain and Netherlands

According to Ukrinform, the Head of State said this in a video address at the end of the 865th day of Russia's full-scale invasion.

“We will continue to strengthen the Ukrainian fleet together with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands – there are promising new details of our cooperation. We also discussed strengthening air defense, which is our absolute priority, and I am grateful for the willingness to take the next steps – particularly regarding the F-16s,” Zelensky said.

The President presented state awards to the Navy servicemen.

“I am proud of each and every one who truly changes everything for our country – defending the state, opening new opportunities for Ukraine, fighting for Ukraine, working, and securing international support for our country. Each of our joint achievements – including the success in the Black Sea and the expulsion of the Russian fleet – is the result of many of our people who remained loyal to both the state and themselves,” Zelensky added.

The Head of State also visited Ukrainian soldiers who are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation after being injured. 

The President also held a meeting on the situation in Odesa and the region, the main topics of which were security, transportation arteries, energy and social issues.

Finally, the Head of State thanked the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade for another downing of a Russian warplane in the Donetsk region, the twelfth in several months. 

As reported, this Sunday, July 7, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Navy.

The holiday was established by a presidential decree of June 12, 2015 and is celebrated on the first Sunday of July.