I wish you health, dear Ukrainians!

Today there is good news about interceptors against jet "Shaheds". Another development is undergoing testing. This is our development, Ukrainian - there is a shootdown, the "Shahed" is hit. But some technical things still need to be finalized. It takes some time. Our other developers are also working. We are waiting for a working tool. It is very important that there are enough all formats of protection against strike drones. Now we have also used our combat aviation - fighters, helicopters - to the maximum to provide cover for cities and villages. The crews - interceptors of conventional "Shaheds" now worked effectively. Last night, the percentage of shooting down "Shaheds" was 93. This is significant, although, of course, more is needed. State resources, state finances - we are directing as much as necessary for this work to provide all the necessary weapons.

I held a Stavka today and the Stavka was about protecting critical infrastructure, protecting our energy sector, logistics. A lot of attention, of course, to the railway. I want to specially thank all our employees of Ukrzaliznytsia for their absolutely professional and courageous work. And although the Russians consider our railway one of the leading targets, Ukrzaliznytsia is working at a level, and despite delays, despite strikes, despite all the damage, we are maintaining logistics. There will be additional contracts for systems that will strengthen the protection of the railway, strengthen the protection of border crossings and other UZ facilities, and a decision on this is already available. We spoke with the Prime Minister of Ukraine, spoke with the Minister of Finance to find a way for our state banks to support our state logistics. This issue is not abstract - it is the life of Ukraine.

Today, Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky and I spoke with representatives of Ukrainian farmers. I am grateful to everyone in the industry for working for Ukraine, literally for our national interests. This year, the harvest in Ukraine is even bigger than last year, and food exports can be significant. There are many problems due to Russian attacks on ports and food infrastructure, and logistics. There will be state steps to support the agricultural sector, we discussed what exactly is needed. Government officials must prepare all decisions on loans, state regulation and pauses in inspections, and insurance support. We are actively working with our partners to ensure that there is a diplomatic solution to support our exports. This is not only our issue, in fact - dozens of other countries depend on food exports from Ukraine. And I am grateful to every partner who is helping now, and Egypt has already been involved, India, Turkey, and Arab states have been involved. Everyone sees the importance of our exports and feels: it is with Ukraine that we can solve the issue of food security and guarantee the absence of a cost of living crisis in countries where social stability means the security of both these countries and Europe. Our diplomats have instructions on this, and we are counting on the corresponding results. In the coming weeks, we may all need a result, it depends, first of all, on whether the partners have enough desire to promote steps towards de-escalation in this war and, ultimately, towards peace.

And one more thing.

I am grateful to all the parliamentarians who voted positively in the Verkhovna Rada today. There is a personnel decision on the Prosecutor General, and parliamentarians also supported the strengthening of criminal liability for fraudulent call centers and for fraud in banks. And liability must work so that there are no more such phenomena. And also, this week, a part of the bills is planned, which mean money for Ukraine from partners, to be honest. Seven bills are on the agenda, most of them are in the first reading, but each of them is needed to finance the state budget deficit. These are issues of national importance that concern everyone, absolutely everyone in Ukraine, and not someone in particular - not a separate party, group or individual. Some things can be difficult, can be unpleasant and unpopular. But now without these things it is impossible to ensure the full need for our defense, the stability of Ukraine. Ukraine is more than any party, interest, or PR strategy. The deficit must be closed. These are billions of dollars that positive votes can bring to Ukraine. And I ask everyone in our country to be equally effective for the sake of Ukraine. I thank everyone who helps!

Glory to Ukraine!