– President Andrzej Duda just arrived in kyiv. His visit includes a meeting with President Zelensky, talks on supporting Ukraine in a military sense, in the sense of providing equipment, which this country needs to defend itself against Russian aggression, in a economic sense, as well as in a humanitarian and political sense, says Pawel Szrot.
The president is concerned about the restrictive measures aimed at the Russian Federation, which will allow Russians to understand what their country is doing
– added the head of the presidential cabinet.
The tour takes place on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day celebrated on August 24 (commemoration of the proclamation of independence from the USSR in 1991). On this day it will also be six months since Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
– Andrzej Duda has always supported the independence of Ukraine. His presence in Kyiv is also symbolic now, Szrot stressed.
Duda’s office manager noted that details of the visit will not be released at this time – for security reasons.
Independence Day in Ukraine – authorities warn against provocations on August 24
Interview UNITED STATES warned that Russia plans to intensify attacks on civilians in Ukraine. – From intelligence information The United States shows that Russia plans to intensify attacks on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the near future, an official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. . Ukrainian authorities also warn against provocations on Independence Day.
Oleksiy Serheyev from the Ukrainian police headquarters noted that sabotage and intelligence groups may become more active in the near future, which is why law enforcement officials will step up patrols.
He called on Ukrainians to avoid gatherings during this time, not to ignore air alerts and to go to shelters if necessary. There is a high risk of destructive activities by diversionary and intelligence groups, but – as he said – all security authorities will detect and neutralize these groups. President Volodymyr Zelensky also warned of possible Russian provocations on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
