Now the Ukrainian army needs not just a reliable officer link. There should be people with modern views on the army and life. This was stated by President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky during a meeting with cadets and lyceumists of 18 military educational institutions and defenders and defenders. She took place on Wednesday, January 29, on the day of memory of the heroes is cool. " And in peacetime - will depend on the power of Ukraine, each and each of you. Our state will always need an effective army. This is your main task, ”said Vladimir Zelensky.

The head of state thanked future Ukrainian officers who have chosen the defense of the country and its independence with their profession.

“I am sure that our state has absolutely all the possibilities so that you can learn to be really strong Ukrainian officers, and that you become educated people and understand well what Ukraine needs,” Vladimir Zelensky emphasized.

He called on everyone who teaches and learns to always be grateful to all Ukrainian heroes. The gathered with a minute of silence the memory of Ukrainians and Ukrainians who gave their lives in battle.

In the course of communicating with the participants in the meeting, the president emphasized that Ukraine should win a fair world, get reliable guarantees of security and preserve a strong and combat -ready army.

" Particular respect for the army became at the highest level after the outbreak of war, and it is clear why. And therefore, your service, work, your life will always be important and relevant for Ukraine, ”said Vladimir Zelensky.

We also discussed the improvement of the curriculum in military institutions, in particular, thanks to the exchange of experience with leading universities of partner countries.

Among other topics there was an increase in the monetary allowance of cadets of military educational institutions. The President noted that since March, the 1-2th year cadets will receive more than 8 thousand hryvnias, and the 3-4th year-more than 20 thousand hryvnias.

Earlier it was reported that President Vladimir Zelensky on January 29 on the Askoldova grave honored the memory of Heroes Krut. These young guys restrained the offensive by the Bolsheviks in Kyiv more than a hundred years ago.

About why the tragic battle took place, read the link.