 Zelensky, Marine Corps and new brigades to be created in Ukraine. On the day of naval forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the creation of the Marine Corps to form new brigades and develop this component of the army. I congratulate you on the day of the naval forces of Ukraine. Today is a special day, a special day for all Ukrainian citizens, a day of special courage, resilience and strength of our Ukrainian Navy warriors. Today I have the honour to announce that a decision has been made to significantly increase the potential of the Ukrainian Navy to create the Marine Corps. The state will do everything to develop this important strong branch of troops to provide our infantry with modern weapons and equipment and to create new brigades of the Ukrainian Navy. We will have even more soldiers who know how to do even the impossible. Zelensky recalled the contribution of the Marines to the defence of Zminy Island and the city of Mariupol, the battles of Avdivka and Volnovakha, the defence of Mikolayev, the cover of Odessa and the defence of Kursan Oblast. The President presented the military units of the naval forces with the ribbon for courage and bravery. The day of naval forces is celebrated in Ukraine every year on the 23rd of May.