The President of Ukraine held a Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting: Focus on the development of the «Contract 18-24» program

Monday, March 24, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. Special attention was given to strengthening the training of Ukrainian military personnel and expanding the «Contract 18-24» program.

«I held a Staff meeting today. Various issues were discussed. In particular, the training of our soldiers and modernization of training. There was a report by General Oleh Apostol, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, regarding changes in training – the implementation of modern methodologies. We also reviewed training programs, psychological support, information provision, and cooperation with partners. There are certain issues that need to be addressed», - said the President of Ukraine.

The Staff meeting also focused on the «Contract 18-24» program. «We will expand it: I was on the front line on Saturday, and there is a request from specific brigades, and we will respond positively to this request – there will be more brigades able to accept young volunteers»,- said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President of Ukraine added that this experience should be extended to the National Guard of Ukraine and border guard units. «All effective units in the Defense Forces should be given every opportunity to develop and enhance the potential of our state and our resilience»,- he said.

The President also emphasized that all effective units in the Defense Forces should be given maximum opportunities for development and strengthening the country's defense potential.