Russia has not changed its goals regarding Ukraine, which are to destroy one of the largest states in Europe and exterminate the 45 million-strong Ukrainian nation.

Russia retains a substantial quantitative advantage in troops, weapons and military equipment. Russian troops continue their offensive in eastern regions of Ukraine. The Kremlin is determined to further escalate hostilities. Prospects of Russia's attempt to take revenge for its failures in its war against Ukraine, including the threat of a new full-scale offensive by the Russian forces, are very real.

That is why we appeal to all partner states that have already provided military assistance or are planning to provide it, with a call to considerably reinforce their practical contribution to strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend itself and bring their assistance to a qualitatively new level.

Today, the improvement of the provision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with modern armoured vehicles and increasing their fire and manoeuvrability capabilities with the help of Western tanks is one of the most pressing and urgent needs.

We appeal to all these and other countries possessing appropriate capabilities to join the initiative on establishment of an international tank coalition in support of Ukraine and make their practical contributions to this cause.

We urge you to do this for the sake of millions of peaceful citizens of Ukraine, who will remain in mortal danger from Russia, the aggressor and terrorist state, if the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not receive the necessary reinforcements in a timely manner.

We urge you to do this for the sake of your own citizens, who demand that the terrorist state be stopped so that the crimes it commits do not come to their land and in their homes.

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