Zelenskyy speaks of intentions to strengthen capital's authorities
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that his meetings with representatives from various sectors are aimed at strengthening Kyiv and accelerating work on the capital's security issues.
Source: Zelenskyy on 22 October, quoted by Interfax-Ukraine
Quote from Zelenskyy: "My dialogue with various people is about strengthening the capital. Just try getting people to put a team together. I want to form a team that can strengthen the mayor, strengthen the people of Kyiv and strengthen Kyiv, rather than having someone fighting over positions there."
Details: Zelenskyy said he is holding various consultations, particularly with representatives from the business and security sectors, and some of these meetings are taking place behind closed doors.
The president also noted that issues of supply, capabilities and logistics should be handled by local authorities, although in certain situations they may lack the necessary resources.
Background:
- A protest demanding the resignation of Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klichko took place on Khreshchatyk Street near the Kyiv City State Administration building on Saturday, 17 October.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Kyiv city authorities of completely failing to take the necessary steps to implement resilience plans amid ongoing Russian aggression.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko stated that the central government had instigated and orchestrated the protest calling for his resignation.
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