Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine’s priority is to create a “powerful and combat-ready” army.
“To the Minister of Defense - to propose legislative changes necessary for the construction of a powerful army. To develop and approve a defense plan and a set of measures regarding ensuring the country's security against aggression, ”Interfax-Ukraine quotes Zelensky.
Earlier, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) of Ukraine Oleksandr Danilyuk announced the prospects for increasing US military support.
On August 29, the Verkhovna Rada approved Zagorodniuk as Minister of Defense of Ukraine.