Overview

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is retreating from Crimea due to Ukraine's continuous military pressure and successful strikes on Russian assets.
• Despite some technical glitches in his video address, Zelenskyy boasts about his country's growing military capabilities, including use of naval drones striking key Russian installations.
• He mentions that although Ukraine has not yet gained full fire control over Crimea and its surrounding waters, it is only a matter of time before they do.
• Zelenskyy emphasizes that Kyiv's ability to exert such pressure comes as a result of billions of dollars’ worth of weapons supplied by its Western allies.
• In addition, Zelenskyy hints at new developments following Moscow's invasion, particularly a new Black Sea export corridor allowing for safe export of Ukrainian grain despite the ongoing conflict.