OPF Deputy Head Vershchuk called on the Ukrainians not to count on a quick peace and to prepare for what will be "difficult".
"This winter will definitely be difficult, because the infrastructure, due to the enemy's focused work on it, unfortunately, is no longer repairable as it was last winter, and we understand that very well. Will it be difficult for the residents of Kyiv? Yes, it will be difficult, but you have to prepare," said Varschuk at a comprehensive defense forum. "I look reality in the eyes. Russia is increasing its military potential: it is increasing the production of UAVs, they will have more and more missiles. Why should we say they are preparing for peace? Where do we get this idea from? Because someone said it on TV or in America does anyone want to show it like that? The reality is different," Varschuk said.
"So we stock up on water, stock up on what we can, look at our feet, try to help the lonely ones. We did all this in 2022," said the deputy head of the OP.