Zelensky spoke in Verkhovna Rada: no elections, no reduction in mobilization age, no territorial concessions, pensions to be indexed

On November 19, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Verkhovna Rada. Key points from his speech included: no elections until the end of the war, no reduction in the mobilization age, no territorial concessions to the enemy, and pension indexation scheduled for March 2025.

MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak summarized the President's more than hour-long speech on Telegram:

- No elections: "Ukraine first needs a just peace, and then Ukrainians will hold fair elections!"

- No reduction in mobilization age: "Our state is not preparing to lower the mobilization age".

- Pensions indexed: In March 2025, pensions will be adjusted for inflation.

- Decisive moments will be in 2025: "The outcome of the war will hinge on who pushes harder".

- "While the whole world waits for miracles from Trump, God willing, we must work hard".

- "Ukraine will independently decide how to live now and in the future. We will not trade safety or sovereignty".

- "We will not renounce our rights to our entire territory".

- Long-term resolve: "Ukraine may have to outlast someone in moscow to achieve all its goals".

Zelensky's 10-Point Plan:

Unity: Zelensky dismissed rumors of elections, citing constitutional restrictions during wartime: "No one in the world demands this. Ukraine first needs a fair peace".

Frontline: Reforms in military management are planned, including a Military Ombudsman and new contract systems for non-mobilized citizens. The mobilization age will not be lowered.

Weapons: Focus on drone production to address artillery shortages, with plans for at least 30,000 long-range drones in 2025. Brigades will receive increased direct funding, and a Technological Headquarters will be created.

Economy: A new Resilience Plan will promote local production and military risk insurance.

Energy: Regional Resilience Passports will be issued by year-end, prioritizing nuclear energy.

Security: Upgraded shelter standards and mandatory metal detectors at schools and public buildings. Strengthened border defenses are planned.

Communities: Tax incentives for frontline areas.

Human Capital: A national accessibility standard, end of moscow church influence, multiple citizenship institution, restructured diplomatic service, and a new Ministry of Ukrainian Unity.

Culture: Launching a "Cultural Ramstein" initiative to promote Ukrainian studies abroad.

Hero Policy: Increased veteran involvement in public service, creation of rehabilitation centers in every community in 2025, bonuses for family doctors working with veterans, 11,000 veteran support specialists, and at least 80 veteran spaces. Housing for veterans is also planned.

The complete plan with annexes will be presented in December, MP Zhelezniak noted.