Russia advancing fiercely in the east, we need weapons - Zelenskyy

Svitlana Kizilova – Thursday, 26 May 2022, 00:01

The Russian invaders are trying to advance in the eastern region, shelling villages and launching missile and bomb strikes. In some places, the aggressor outnumbers Ukrainian forces both in terms of personnel and military equipment.

Source: Presidential video address

Quote: "The Armed Forces of Ukraine, our intelligence and all those who defend the state are resisting the extremely fierce offensive of Russian troops in the east. In some areas, the enemy is substantially superior in terms of the amount of equipment and the number of personnel." 

"The Russian authorities have made a revealing decision - they have permitted the hiring of older people for contract service. That is, they no longer have enough young people, but the desire to fight still remains."

"It will still take time to discourage them from this. We still need the help of partners, especially weapons for Ukraine. Total help! No exceptions, no restrictions. Enough to win."

Background: Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the coming weeks of the war would be difficult for Ukraine.

More Background:

On May 25, Ministry of Defence spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk explained that the situation on the eastern front was very dynamic, and that the Ukrainian army was manoeuvring.