Pierre Heudebert (@pierre-heudebert.bsky.social)

Zelenskyy: Surging domestic arms production fueling Ukrainian advances Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this in his online address to the participants of the 71st annual session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, which brought together delegations from nearly 50 countries.Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia has failed to achieve its goal of capturing Donbas, despite repeated attempts and claims of a swift completion of this task."This is not the first time Russia has failed to carry out Putin's order to capture Donbas. They constantly postpone this senseless goal," noted the President of Ukraine.He stressed that Russian forces had promised their allies, including the United States, to complete the offensive by October or November, but instead, Ukrainian troops began to advance.These successes, according to Zelenskyy, were made possible by significant progress in the Ukrainian defense industry and a reduction in the weapons deficit. "Over 40% of the weapons at the front are now manufactured in Ukraine. We are actively working on the development of our industry so that it can supply more," he stated.At the same time, Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of continued military support from NATO countries, as each aid package strengthens Ukraine's position on the front."Every package of military support from your countries is still important. And I ask you to continue supporting us so that we can continue to force the Russians to defend themselves," Zelenskyy added, stressing that the deterioration of Russia's position on the front creates internal pressure on Putin, which could compel him to engage in serious negotiations.During his address on October 13, Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called on NATO allies to urgently increase the supply of modern air defense systems and missiles to protect cities and energy infrastructure from a new wave of Russian attacks ahead of winter. https://global.espreso.tv/volodymyr-zelenskyy-zelenskyy-surging-domestic-arms-production-fueling-ukrainian-advances?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky