1,000 Days Of Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine, Zelenskyy Affirms A Massive War Weapons Production Plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy/screenshot via Instagram @zelenskyy_official

JAKARTA - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the war had reached a decisive moment. Zelenskyy has touted plans for a massive increase in attack weapons production.

In an hour-long speech in Ukrainian parliament to commemorate the 1,000 days since Russia's massive invasion, Zelenskyy said Ukraine would not trade its sovereignty or relinquish its right to its territory.

He ruled out holding a new election until peace was reached.

"At this stage of war, it is being decided who will win whether we are over enemies, or enemies over us, Ukrainians and Europeans, and everyone in the world who wants to live freely and is not subject to dictatorial rule," Zelenskyy said. Tuesday, November 19.

Zelenskyy put forward what he called a "resilience plan" for his country as a domestic effort against the winning plans he submitted to Western allies.

He said it was necessary to force Russia to negotiate to end the war.

Although he said the full details of the plan would be disclosed later this year, the plan includes steps to stabilize the front lines, support military innovation and weapons production as well as steps to support national unity and cultural identity.

"Unity is the first point of our internal Resilience Plan," he said.

Zelenskyy said Ukraine will produce 30,000 long-range drones next year, a weapon system Kyiv uses to narrow the gap in its attack capability with Russia and to strike a far larger target in neighboring areas, namely in the eastern region.

Ukraine has been working to increase military industrial production since Russia launched an invasion in February 2022, and Zelenskiy said 40 foreign weapons manufacturers were already working in Ukraine's weapons production sector.

Ukraine is also aiming to produce at least 3,000 cruise missiles and missile drones, he said, without providing a timeframe.