" They are now increasing their army by more than 100 thousand soldiers, ”the Ukrainian leader said.

According to him, Russians create new divisions, new military production develop.

" Unfortunately, Moscow extends modern technologies of war in that region, in particular drone technologies, ”Zelensky said.

The President explained that this, in particular, means that Putin is preparing to continue the war. Zelensky noted that all partners should know this and should see it. Ukraine is ready to transmit the relevant information, and the corresponding communication is already going on through the reconnaissance line.

The president also emphasized that every country in Europe will have to strengthen the defense.

" There is a clear understanding:

here, in Europe, each country will have to strengthen the defense, and the goal of 5% of GDP for defense will not disappear from the agenda, ”the head of state said.

Recall that the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Security of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev said that about 450 thousand people entered into a contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in 2024, more than 40 thousand Russians joined volunteer formations.

For the first time in 20 years: Putin announced the Winter Military Assembly of Reservists.