Zelensky addresses the European Council and calls for determination in strengthening common security

Zelensky addresses the European Council and calls for determination in strengthening common security

Kyiv  •  UNN

April 17 2024, 08:14 PM  •  23147 views

President Zelenskyy called on European partners to increase the production and supply of weapons to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russian aggression, emphasizing the need for determination and financial support for Ukraine's defense, recovery and social stability.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in a meeting of the European Council and told his partners what exactly Ukraine needs now to fight the Russian aggressor. The head of state shared the details of his speech to the Europeans in an evening video address to Ukrainians, UNN reports.

Of course, air defense and the front line is a key priority. This is a time that everyone in Europe, in the free world, needs to use to strengthen - for more arms production, for more arms supplies, for determination in general. The normal life of the world is based on determination, and Europe can definitely not lose this time for the sake of our common security.

- Zelensky said.

Details

The Ukrainian President thanked the European leaders for their continued attention to Ukraine and support. Zelenskyy also added that before the European Council meeting, he had managed to address the participants of the World Bank meeting. He drew the attention of finance ministers of partner countries and heads of leading financial institutions to the issue of withdrawing funds from frozen Russian assets, which can play a significant role in protecting Ukraine from Russian terror.

 Before the European Council meeting, I addressed the participants of the meeting at the World Bank of key global financiers - finance ministers of partner countries and heads of leading financial institutions. We are working to ensure that Ukraine has a sufficient financial foundation, which is essential for its defense against Russian aggression. Defense and reconstruction, social stability - all this requires finance and long-term support programs. And finally, decisive action to ensure that the frozen Russian assets start working to protect Ukraine from Russian terror.

- the President noted.
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