One of the largest and most dangerous Russian strikes in the entire war, which the Russian Federation inflicted on energy and critical infrastructure, using two hundred and ten drones and missiles at once, in particular hypersonic and aeroballistic, demonstrates that Russia has "such diplomacy," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an evening video message.

“And this is the answer to all those who wanted to achieve something with Putin through conversations, phone calls, hugs – appeasement. Today, this ‘dove of peace’ sent us yet another barrage of Kinzhal and Kalibr missiles. That’s his diplomacy. His language is treachery. For nearly a thousand days now, Russia has been doing the same thing. And we must defend ourselves against it. We need to be strong. Time should be invested not in talking to someone in Moscow, but in really forcing Russia to end the war,” the head of state stressed.

Zelenskyy thanked all the air defense soldiers, Air forces, mobile fire groups, and all the defenders who provide "the opportunity to shoot down all this Russian evil," and also noted the effectiveness of the air defense systems provided by the allies.

“Once again, Patriot systems performed brilliantly today. The F16s also showed their worth intercepting missiles. Special thanks to all our partners who help us with air defense systems and missiles. This is truly a global effort. Every time such Russian strikes take place, we see how important it is that our partners do not leave Patriots and other systems in warehouses somewhere, but transfer them to exactly those people who can protect lives and need them,” he noted.

The President stressed that Ukraine had not yet received all the necessary systems from its partners, but work on this continues. “Once we have what’s needed, repelling these attacks will be even more comprehensive,” he assured.

Zelenskyy stated that today’s Russian attack caused injuries in Lviv region, in Kyiv, in Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and Zaporizhia regions. He also expressed condolences to all the families and loved ones.

“We will definitely respond to the occupier. And we must withstand the pressure now. Any pressure. Any strikes. So that next year, we can achieve our goal. So that we achieve peace,” the President summed up.