“Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted that in order to achieve peace, Ukraine must be in a strong position. Its components are security guarantees and a clear position of partners in this regard, a stable front and the implementation of agreements on equipping and training Ukrainian brigades.”, — write: www.president.gov.ua
In order for a ceasefire to occur, Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this at a press conference in Brussels after the meeting of the European Council.
“We cannot live with a frozen conflict. When it comes to a ceasefire in any conflict, in any war, people know what will happen after that, how it will end. We need to know what will happen tomorrow in order to make a ceasefire today,” the Head of State explained.
The President emphasized that Ukraine wants the end of the war and the establishment of lasting peace more than anyone else. At the same time, Russia does not want peace and constantly demonstrates this.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted that in order to achieve peace, Ukraine must be in a strong position. Its components are security guarantees and a clear position of partners in this regard, a stable front and the implementation of agreements on equipping and training Ukrainian brigades.
Financial support is also needed, which is now, in particular, provided by the G7 decision to allocate 50 billion dollars to Ukraine. USA in the form of a loan. It will be repaid with proceeds from frozen Russian assets.
In addition, the President emphasized that a strong position of the new US administration, ready to strengthen Ukraine and total sanctions against the Russian Federation, is important for a ceasefire.