Zelensky says it is necessary to change Ukraine's defence plan

Zelenskyy: it's time to change Ukraine's defence plan

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Minister of Defence Denis Shmygal and the head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, during which he stated that It is time to update the country's defence plan. This was reported by Ukrainska Pravda.

What they discussed

Zelenskyy stressed that the current situation at the front requires adjustments to approaches, and Ukraine must adapt defence solutions to new threats.
During the meeting, it was agreed that Shmyhal, together with the team of the Ministry of Defence prepare detailed proposals for changes, The document will then be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers for approval.

The President noted that the renewal of defence planning should ensure better coordination of defence forces, intelligence and government structures.

Context.

Recent months have been marked by active discussions of Ukraine's updated defence strategy, particularly after the escalation in certain parts of the frontline and the change in tactics of Russian troops.
At the same time, the state is holding consultations with partners, including the United States and the EU, to strengthen its defence capabilities and modernise its governance systems.