President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation, speaking about the general situation with state defense and a fundamental meeting in France with President Macron and Chancellor Scholz.

"I wish good health to all Ukrainians!

The fifth day of this week is coming to an end. It has been a very challenging, indeed highly significant week.

I would like to highlight several points based on the conclusions of this week.

Today I held another meeting of the General Staff. This was a very intense session.

We thoroughly examined the situation at the front lines, particularly in Donetsk – the Bakhmut and other hottest sectors. Tough sectors.

At the General Staff, we also discussed weapons supply issues and the general state defense situation.

We are already preparing for a new 'Ramses' meeting – this was part of our discussion as well. About opening up new options in defense that Ukraine needs to explore with partners.

Secondly, an important aspect of the week has been our diplomatic marathon.

London, Paris, Brussels – everywhere I spoke these days about strengthening our soldiers. There are very significant agreements and we have received good signals.

This concerns both long-range missiles and tanks as well as the next level of our cooperation – combat aviation. But there is still work to be done on this.

I was very pleased to hear and see that our boys in Britain are quickly learning how to operate 'Challengers'.

I was very pleased to confirm how much the British want us to win. This is inspiring.

I am grateful to Mr. Prime Minister, the UK Parliament and all Britons. And of course, His Majesty the King.

A fundamental meeting took place in France with President Macron and Chancellor Scholz. We three held talks – this was a right conversation.

It would be wrong to reveal its details but one can say that we heard each other out. France listened to Ukraine, Germany listened to Ukraine. Partners heard our position, our arguments.

There will be more support.

And I thank for this Mr President and all French people, Mr Chancellor and all Germans.

It is felt that the defense of Ukraine – it’s also a matter of interests and our partners’ security.

Brussels. The European Council meeting and our special format talks after the summit. Talks with EU leaders not only within the Eurocouncil but also in the context of special meetings that took place after the summit. Overall, I met all EU leaders.

And now our joint task is to take everything we talked about and agreed upon and transform it into concrete supply, into specific documents, into new lines of cooperation.

Thirdly – the European Parliament.

This was not just my address as President of Ukraine, this was a symbolic moment. A certain valuable conclusion to the path we have traveled in relations with the EU. And the beginning of a new stage. When Ukraine is no longer a guest or partner from outside the EU borders in the European Parliament and other EU institutions. When Ukraine becomes a full-fledged part of the EU.

This week I said many words of gratitude to our allies and partners – all those who help us. And now I want to say words of gratitude to you, Ukrainians.

It is always an honor for me to represent Ukraine, and I am proud of our wonderful and strong people.

You have heard and seen how Ukraine is welcomed. This is what we all did together. This is how you are being welcomed.

I am proud of Ukrainian bravery. I am proud of Ukrainian resilience. I am proud of Ukrainian effectiveness.

I am proud of each and every one of you who fight for our country or work to support the front and the state. Thank you all!

Of course, separately today I would like to highlight our pilots, all our air force fighters, each and every one who protects Ukrainian skies.

Unfortunately, we still cannot shoot down all Russian missiles. But every dozen of the missiles that are shot down during mass raids – this saves hundreds of lives every time and it preserves infrastructure essential for people's survival.

I thank you, Air Force! And we will do everything to ensure you have modern and effective wings!

Historic results for Ukraine are always closer than they seem.

Glory to our soldiers!

Glory to our wonderful people!

Glory to all around the world who resolutely fight for freedom with us!

Glory to Ukraine!"