The President announced the main task of the Commander-in-Chief Syrskiy.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated during the Grain From Ukraine conference the necessity to reduce bureaucracy in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of an officer being able to see their soldier and analyze the situation at the front line.

According to the president, generals should be at the forefront where the situation is the most challenging.

Volodymyr Zelensky: 'It is important for an officer to see their soldier and to analyze the situation at the front line.'

Volodymyr Zelensky also noted that it is important to maintain the morale of the servicemen.

He supported the transition to a 'corps-brigade' system and reducing the distance between the general and the soldier.

The president urged the military to avoid bureaucracy and focus on carrying out military tasks.

Volodymyr Zelensky: 'It is important to maintain the morale of the servicemen and to avoid bureaucracy.'

The president also expressed confidence that Volodymyr Putin intends to oust Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region by January 20, 2025.

For this purpose, in his opinion, he is trying to create problems on the military front.

Volodymyr Zelensky: 'Volodymyr Putin intends to oust Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region.'

According to the Chief of General Staff, the situation at the front is complex but not critical.

Heavy battles are underway in Kursk with the enemy's elite forces, including naval infantry and airborne troops.

Additionally, North Korean military personnel have been brought into the country.

Chief of General Staff: 'The situation at the front is complex but not critical.'