The president Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that Ukraine is receiving signals that Russia’s military plans and activity are slowing.

Zelensky, in his nightly video message to Ukrainians, said this was noted in a report by the military intelligence service (HUR).

“There was a separate report from HUR,” Zelensky stressed. “The plans of the enemy, the work of the Russian defense (industry). There are signs that they are slowing down.” “We’ll help them slow down even more” the Ukrainian president added ironically.

Zelensky’s message in detail

“Now, on Christmas Eve, everyone in our state needs to remember that this is a time to gather, a time to work, a time to relax afterwards.

“Kharkov, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kherson and every other region of ours, where the fate of the state is currently being decided. From our warriors, from all our people. Maximum attention to defense. Maximum efforts for the sake of the state. Maximum energy to enable Ukraine to achieve its goals. Thank you to everyone who lives this way. Who fight and work for the sake of Ukraine.

“Today there was a separate report from the Central Intelligence Directorate. The plans of the enemy, the work of the Russian defense industry – there are signs that they are slowing down. We’ll help her slow down even more.

“We believe in our power! And every day we add strength to Ukraine.

“Glory to Ukraine!”