Zelenskyy Announces Main Tasks for Diplomats for Next Year

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has announced the main tasks for Ukrainian diplomats, which they should accomplish next year.

The President said this in his address to diplomats during the ambassadors' meeting on December 23.

The first task is to start negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession.

The second is to prepare for the planned NATO summit and ensure specific results of this summit for Ukraine.

The third is to work on updated defence and security needs.

"You have to work to satisfy them constantly," Zelenskyy said.

Work on the restoration of the Ukrainian energy system and meeting the needs of Ukraine in recovery after the Russian strikes and the implementation of the Fast Recovery Plan is defined as the fourth task. The President has also called on diplomats to cooperate with the government, the office, international organisations, and partner states.

The fifth task are new sanction packages against Russia so that the terrorist state, according to Zelenskyy, "feels real pressure."

The sixth task is to work on the tribunal regarding the crime of aggression and the responsibility of war criminals.

The seventh task is to help find and freeze the assets of Russia and persons associated with the terrorist state on the territory of the host countries. "These funds will be directed to the restoration of our state. Do everything so that the countries where you work help build an appropriate compensation mechanism," Zelenskyy said.

As the eighth task, the President defined "supporting our people not just as much as you can, but much more."

"Work to ensure that our people return to Ukraine and all their rights and legitimate interests in their countries of residence are satisfied. Ukrainian identity, Ukrainian cultural, educational, informational, and social needs must be satisfied," Zelenskyy said.

As previously reported, Ukrainian embassies and consulates in European countries have experienced a wave of threats in recent weeks, particularly packages with animal eyes and "letter bombs."