Key takeaways from the interview of Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Le Monde
Key points from the interview of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the French publication Le Monde
▫️ Ukrainian expert teams are already in the Middle East, assessing the situation and sharing invaluable experience.
▫️ No matter how many Patriot, THAAD, or other air defense systems are deployed in the Middle East, they are insufficient for the full functioning of air defense. Modern interceptors are required to counter dense drone attacks.
▫️ Ukraine’s defense industry is currently operating at half capacity, and additional funding is needed to produce drones for domestic use. Therefore, Ukraine is ready to sell systems in surplus to its partners.
▫️ Following the easing of sanctions on russia’s energy sector, its revenues amount to billions. This does not contribute to reducing the intensity of hostilities in Ukraine or in Iran.
▫️ Ukraine is aware that putin does not intend to end the war and calls for increased pressure to compel him to do so.
▫️ Historically, russians lose—one hundred percent. They are currently suffering extremely high losses, estimated at 30–35 thousand personnel per month. russia is unable to mobilize and train personnel at the required pace.
▫️ Providing Ukraine with a loan is a position agreed upon by all EU leaders at the end of 2025. Any alternative to this step is now a matter for the European Union.
▫️ Ukraine would be grateful if the EU unblocks the loan mechanism; otherwise, the Ukrainian army will face underfunding, posing a risk to European security.
