We are moving towards ensuring that terrorist state is held fully accountable – President Zelenskyy 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during his evening address.

"Step by step, we are moving towards ensuring that the terrorist state is held fully accountable for what it has done to our country and our people," he said.

He noted that Russia and all those involved in Russian aggression against Ukraine must be punished.This is work that is already underway. Certain agreements have already been reached, and institutions that are already working will work even harder to restore justice.

"The world is strong enough to punish Russia for the war. And we will provide the world enough courage and tools to make the punishment happen," Zelenskyy emphasized and thanked the partners who help build a network of legal cooperation.

The president spoke about the start of preparations for the next heating season. He noted that the state is working on all scenarios and will do everything to be ready to face any threat next winter. They plan on strengthening the protection of energy facilities, restoring the infrastructure that has been destroyed by Russian strikes over the past six months, and “giving our people more opportunities as part of the energy system decentralization project so that they can generate and supply electricity on their private territory, at their private facilities.”

Zelenskyy thanked Ukrainian soldiers fighting in the Bakhmut, Vuhledar, Avdiivka, Siversk, Svatove, Lyman and Zaporizhzhia directions.

"Today I would like to pay special tribute to the bravery, strength, and invincibility of the warriors fighting in Donbas. It is one of the toughest battles. Painful and challenging. The 93rd separate mechanized brigade "Kholodnyi Yar", the 77th separate airmobile brigade, the 56th separate motorized infantry brigade, and the 5th separate assault regiment. Our National Guard and border guards are also there. The 3rd operational brigade of the National Guard. Donetsk, Luhansk, Kramatorsk border guard detachments and consolidated detachments "Dozor", "Volyn", "Chernihiv". Thank you, guys!" he said.

Zelenskyy also expressed his gratitude to all the volunteers, medics and nurses who are saving the lives of Ukrainian defenders.