Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking at a session with the EU’s 27 heads of state and government, said he is “grateful” that Europe has maintained unity.
“The world has seen Europe’s effectiveness,” he said, thanking leaders for opening accession talks with Ukraine. “This is Europe’s historic choice,” he said.
The Ukrainian leader added:
I’m convinced that every European nation that shares common European values should be part of the European family. This is true for Ukraine, this is true for Moldova, really for the peoples of the Balkans, Georgia’s – I’m sure Georgia’s moment will come. And I’m sure that there will be decisions regarding Belarus, because it’s also a European nation that should be in a united Europe in the future.
“We hope that the next steps will not be delayed,” he said, stressing that “Ukraine is ready to go through all the necessary steps.”
The existing pressure on Russia is “not enough,” he underscored.
The president also stressed the need to fulfil all promises, pointing to funding and logistics. “As soon as possible,” he urged.
He also spoke of air defence capabilities and stressed the need to protect Kharkiv and other cities from Russian guided bombs. “Our long range strikes and modern air defence are the key to stopping this terror,” he said.
On Russian frozen assets, the president said he is “grateful” for Europe’s decision to provide Ukraine with resources.
He also called for strengthening sanctions against Russia and preventing sanctions on oligarchs from being lifted.
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