Ukraine's Zelenskiy to meet Czech president in Prague on Sunday

According to preliminary information, the Strela factory in Suzemka, Bryansk region, is no longer operational following the strike,

said Andriy Kovalenko, head of the government’s Centre for Countering Disinformation

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

Not only North Korea is capable of helping [Russia] in the war – we have allies who are helping Ukraine,

Zelenskyy said in comments reported by the Kyiv Independent

The Czech artillery initiative is working brilliantly,

the Ukrainian president said

Petr Pavelczech President

At the same time, we are already discussing ammunition deliveries for next year. We cannot rely on peace being achieved this year,

Pavel said

I am convinced that the artillery initiative and the ability to deliver a sufficient number of shells to Ukraine is one of the factors that can force Russia to realise that continuing this war makes no sense,

the Czech president added

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

Obviously, for security reasons, we cannot currently open such a base in Ukraine, as Russian strikes continue daily. That’s why we are working with partners to open such schools outside Ukraine – and this will happen,

Zelenskyy said

We are preparing specifics."

He added