We have a plan for 2024. The defense forces are in front of the third line of defense of the Russians – Umerov
The Ukrainian military has already passed two lines of defense of the Russians and is now in front of the third.
This was reported by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov in an interview with FoxNews.
The head of the Ministry of Defense noted that, in general, the Russians have three lines of defense.
– We de-occupied 50% of our territory, we are defeating Russia on our land, returned the territory, liberated it. And now we have a plan for 2024, – he said.
A strategic victory for Ukraine will be access to the internationally recognized borders of 1991.
According to Umerov, the whole civilized world should be ashamed if it cannot protect itself from an authoritarian regime. In particular, it is in the interests of the Americans that such an authoritarian regime does not exist.
– This will continue and destroy democracy. They (Russians, – Ed.) believe that Ukraine and Ukrainians should not exist, – the minister added.
The head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry emphasized that Ukraine wants to be a part of NATO and “speak with it in the same language.” Therefore, all calculations for the next year, purchases and planning of operations will take place in accordance with NATO standards.
Answering a question about corruption scandals in the department, Umerov said that tenders, competitions and inspections are currently being held. Also, the ministry is ready to invite external auditors for cross-checking.
He promised that “everything will be in place” by his 100 days in office.
Earlier, representatives of the Ministry of Defense and the EU discussed security guarantees for Ukraine.
