Zelensky: Ukraine to sign additional contracts for railway protection systems
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will sign additional contracts for systems to strengthen the protection of railway infrastructure, border crossings, and other Ukrzaliznytsia facilities. The involvement of state-owned banks in supporting the state’s logistics operations is also being discussed.
President Zelensky has announced that Ukraine plans to sign additional contracts for railway protection systems. Speaking in a Telegram address, Zelensky emphasized the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure, specifically the railway, energy sector, and logistics. He expressed gratitude to the workers at Ukrzaliznytsia, the national railway operator, for their professional and courageous efforts in maintaining Ukraine's logistics network despite challenges such as delays, strikes, and damage.
The Russian military has been identified as a primary target of Ukraine's railway, prompting the President to pledge the signing of additional contracts for systems that will bolster its protection. Moreover, Zelensky discussed the possibility of state-owned banks supporting the state's logistics operations with the Prime Minister and Finance Minister, highlighting the significance of this issue for Ukraine's survival.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had previously called on Ukraine's international partners to assist the country in procuring locomotives amid the ongoing Russian attacks on the railway.
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