The main thing now is to prevent Russia from achieving its terrorist goals and support our people, the president said.
President Vladimir Zelensky held a meeting about the situation in Kharkov. They discussed measures to support the city’s residents, the head of state said on Telegram on Monday, April 8.
According to the president, the meeting was attended by Head of Government Denis Shmygal, First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko, Minister of Energy German Galushchenko, Minister of Finance Sergei Marchenko and the leadership of the Office of the President.
“The key is measures to support the residents of Kharkiv. The time frame when energy shortages in Kharkiv can be reduced has been shown. The government is preparing economic support measures for Kharkiv and the region,” said the message.
Proposals for regional support were also discussed, especially what each region, each community of Ukraine can do to support those who are struggling.
Zelensky noted that the main thing now is to prevent Russia from achieving its terrorist goals and support our people.
Earlier on Monday, Zelensky held the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the main issue of which was strengthening the defense of Kharkov from Russian shelling.
We remind you that the media reported that Vladimir Putin wants to capture Kharkov and therefore seems to be preparing offensive actions against the city. To this end, further mobilization may be announced in Russia.
In turn, Zelensky said that Kharkov is reliably protected in terms of defense lines, but air defense needs to be strengthened.
Source: korrespondent
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