Zelensky named one of the key goals of Ukraine this year

Oleksandr Petrov

During a joint press conference with US Vice President Kamala Harris on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted that strengthening air defense systems to ensure sustainable economic development remains a priority for Ukraine this year.

What is known about the main goals of Ukraine this year

One of the Ukrainian goals this year is economic growth. Last year there was plus 5% of GDP in Ukraine. A comparable level of growth is needed this year to give Ukraine more economic independence

Volodymyr Zelenskyi

President of Ukraine

The head of state emphasized that to ensure sustainable economic development, the issue of strengthening air defense remains the main issue.

Zelenskyi on security guarantees and assistance from the United States

The head of state noted that Ukraine is currently focusing on joint work with representatives of the US Congress on the approval of aid financing.

After that, as Zelensky noted, work on security guarantees will begin.

Regarding security guarantees. I'm sure we'll have a very powerful document, but we've agreed that we need to focus on what's needed now. That is why we are now focusing on working with the US Congress, and after that we will move on to security guarantees - Zelenskyi said.

The head of state also noted that Ukraine is counting on the approval of the US Congress on the issue of aid financing.

We are very much counting on a positive decision of the Congress. This package is vital for us. We are not considering alternatives today, because we expect that the USA will remain our strategic partner, - the president emphasized.

Zelenskyy emphasized that the proposals regarding alternative options for aid would indicate that the US is not a strategic partner of Ukraine.

Is this package the way to victory? No. It's not enough. The way to victory is people, morale of soldiers, support packages, sanctions. This is great allied work. And not once a quarter, but daily work. But this package is definitely the way forward, - noted Zelensky.

For her part, the US vice president emphasized that there is only one plan - a plan of permanent and powerful assistance to Ukraine as much as it will be needed.