Address by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal

Heroic People of Ukraine!

It is the 7th day of the national liberation war against Russia. Our troops are fighting like lions in all directions and holding defence firmly. The enemy is getting exhausted, and in some areas is forced to retreat tactically.

At the same time, tens of thousands of reservists are joining our army. Weapons are coming to Ukraine from all over the world. Most importantly is that confusion and fear that many

people had experienced in the first two days of the war have changed into concentration and valour.

Everyone understands that we are waging a liberation war for our land and for our future. And we will not forgive the enemy for the committed crimes. Not only the perpetrators but also the architects of this inhumane plan will incur punishment in the Hague for missile salvos against the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv, Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and others..

The Iron Curtain is increasingly falling over the aggressor. Global companies are leaving Russia, as they do not want to soil their hands on blood-stained money. Russia is near default. Most civilized countries have closed their skies from Russia.

At the same time, Ukraine is getting stronger. The European Parliament has accepted Ukraine's application to join the EU.

Ukraine is connecting to the European power grid ENTSO-E.

Rallies in support of our nation are taking place all over the world. Ukraine is now the centre of the world’s struggle for freedom.

The Government team is working together with the President of Ukraine in Kyiv and in the determined under martial law places. We are not going anywhere and will never surrender to the enemy.

Yesterday we simplified the state budget’s contingency drawdown procedure during martial law, which will allow us to quickly make decisions to allocate funds for the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Government has also decided that humanitarian and technical assistance will be received with no delay and exempt from customs control procedures on the basis of a summary declaration.

The Government is now actively developing mechanisms for reliable supplies of food, medications and essential commodities throughout the country.

The Coordination Centre for Food, Medicine, Drinking Water and Fuel Supplies is fully operational and led by the First Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko.

The Humanitarian Aid Coordination Centre is working under the leadership of Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.

The whole Government and the whole state machinery are working hard to ensure stability of the country in this time.

Moreover, yesterday, on March 1, the first war bond auction took place. More than UAH 8 billion was raised. These funds will be used to support Ukrainian defenders and finance the state budget.

I thank every Ukrainian and every company that supports the state.

Glory to the Ukrainian Army! Glory to the Ukrainian People! Glory to Ukraine!