““Everyone knows what we need and what you can do to help. The solution is needed today, ”Zelensky said at the summit”, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
Zelensky also added that everything should be done so that diplomacy is not “empty”.
“Now our delegation in Istanbul. And we are ready for all the necessary steps towards peace. The first step is the return of Ukrainian children and prisoners of war. If Russia undermines this agenda, if negotiations in Istanbul have no results, it clearly means that we need new sanctions. They should concentrate on oil prices, as well as on the bank and financial sector of the Russian Federation, ”the Ukrainian President added.
In Vilnius, the summit of the Bucharest Nine and Nordic countries began today. Earlier, it was announced that the meeting will discuss the issue of strengthening the safety and defense of the Eastern flank of the Alliance, as well as preparation for the NATO summit, which will take place on June 24-25 in the Hague. President Vladimir Zelensky is planned to discuss further support of Ukraine.
On May 21, the European Union has agreed to create a defense fund of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) for 150 billion euros. On May 27, the EU Council approved the first large -scale investment program in EU defense at 150 billion euros.