Zelensky holds meeting in Lutsk to discuss situation on border with Belarus

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has chaired a coordination meeting regarding the socio-economic and security situation in Volyn region.

“During a working trip to Volyn region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a coordination meeting on the socio-economic and security situation in the region,” the President’s Office reported.

It is noted that Head of the Volyn Regional Military Administration Yuri Pohulyayko informed about the construction of fortifications and defensive engineering structures, as well as the socio-economic situation in the region.

The meeting participants heard a report from Volodymyr Myroniuk, commander of the Volyn joint group of troops, on the situation in the area of operational responsibility.

Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Serhiy Deyneko reported on measures to enhance the protection of the Ukrainian-Belarusian section of the state border in Volyn region.

Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk informed the participants of the meeting about ensuring the city's vital functions and defense measures under martial law.

In addition, Yuri Bolokhovets, CEO of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine,” briefed the meeting participants about the company's performance in the first half of 2023.

The parties also discussed the criminogenic and operational situation in Volyn region.