President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has noted an increase in the number of attacks and attempts to advance by the Russian invaders on the front line.

Source: Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his evening address to Ukrainians on 18 January 

Quote: "Today, as always, we have been in touch with our military all day long. The situation at the front remains difficult, with Donbas being the epicentre of the most brutal and fundamental battles.

We are noticing a gradual increase in the number of instances of shelling and attempted offensive actions by the occupiers.

Thank you to all our fighters who are holding their positions!

Thank you to the fighters of the 68th Separate Huntsman Brigade and the 36th Separate Marine Brigade for hitting the enemy very effectively and for the resistance we need in Donbas!

I also thank the Defence Intelligence units of the Ministry of Defence for all that they do to reduce the chances of the occupiers."

Details: Zelenskyy added that Canada is preparing a powerful defence aid package for Ukraine. In particular, it will include armoured vehicles.

"This is very timely and significant. I thank Canada for its continued assistance and for the fact that right now we are preparing together for Russia's attempt to intensify its strikes," the president said.

"No one in the world today will remain unaware of the plans of the terrorist state," he added.

Zelenskyy also emphasised that in his address to the participants of the World Economic Forum in Davos, he delivered a very simple and honest message: "No one in the free world has the opportunity to hesitate now."

"I know that in the near future there will be new and very necessary steps to support our defence. We will do everything to ensure that there are as many such steps as are necessary to defeat the terrorists," the president added.

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