“It is a fact that Oleksandr Syrskyi delivered results for Ukraine in the defense of Kyiv, the Kharkiv offensive, and the Kursk operation.”
“A significant path has been covered, the defense of Ukraine continues, and a dignified attitude to each soldier is necessary.”
“I understand, I listen, and I even respond. I mean, I respond to some things where I wouldn't want to go into too much detail.”
“This is a new era and a new hope in the fight of free people for freedom and justice.”
“Our air defense forces and all our defenders of the skies managed to shoot down 18 missiles and neutralize more than a hundred drones.”
“We are justly responding to every Russian strike on our cities and communities.”

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On the recordJuly 19, 2026
Protection against ballistic missiles is our constant and top priority right now.
Said by
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Source
themoscowtimes.com

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Discussing Ukraine's defense priorities amid missile attacks.

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