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[Global Times Report] According to the Ukrainian Pravda, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video speech on the evening of August 18 local time that Ukrainian soldiers performed well on all fronts, and specifically mentioned the United States, Britain and France, demanding faster weapons supplies.

Ukrainian President Zelensky delivered a video speech on the evening of August 18 local time. Photo from Ukrainian media

According to reports, Zelensky said in his speech, "I have just received a report from the (Ukrainian Armed Forces) Commander-in-Chief Sersky on the situation in eastern Ukraine, operations in the Kursk region, the 'Exchange Fund (prisoners of war)' and our logistics forces, that is, the supply of weapons and ammunition. Our soldiers are doing a good job on all fronts. However, our partners need to provide supplies faster. We strongly request this. There are no holidays during war. Decisions need to be made, and logistics support for the announced aid programs needs to be provided in a timely manner. I make this request in particular to the United States, Britain and France."

Zelensky added: "In the coming weeks we will carry out important diplomatic work with our partners... It is crucial for Ukraine to enter this autumn stronger than before."

Recently, the exchange of fire between the Ukrainian and Russian troops in the Kursk region has become increasingly intense. According to media reports on the 18th, the Ukrainian army used long-range guided weapons to blow up two bridges in the region, trying to recreate the previous battle in the Kherson region and force the Russian troops on the front line to retreat by cutting off the Russian army's supply lines. The Russian army retaliated tit-for-tat and destroyed two "Himas"remoteRocket LauncherThe fierce confrontation between Russia and Ukraine in the Kursk region continues.