“This was reported by the Office of the President on December 19. This meeting was attended by: Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, Chairman of the Council of Ministers…”, — write on: armyinform.com.ua
Read for: 2 min. December 19, 2024, 8:29 p.m
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Brussels after a meeting with leaders, heads of government and other representatives of European countries that Ukraine will do everything to become strong next year, and then it will be ready for diplomacy. About this informs Office of the President on December 19.
This meeting was attended by: Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgio Meloni, Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof, President of Poland Andrzej Duda.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Foreign Minister David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot were also there.
The head of state thanked everyone present for the constant and comprehensive support of Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression. The key topic of the meeting was how to strengthen Ukraine and strengthen its position both at the front and in diplomacy.
“We are doing everything so that Ukraine is strong, so that no one imposes anything on us, and I think that everything will work out for us,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
He thanked Italy and Great Britain for the following support packages, which were announced by George Maloney and David Lammy during the meeting.
They also discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defense to protect cities and critical infrastructure.
“There is a lot of talk about that. They are important. There are sensitive things: winter, energy – we need to protect them. We now urgently need 19 air defense systems in order to protect the distribution stations – what the Russian Federation aims for every day,” the President noted.
Particular attention was paid to the staffing of Ukrainian brigades following the example of France and investments in the production of Ukrainian weapons following the example of Denmark. The President called on all other partners to join these initiatives.
“Ukraine’s strong position is the strengthening of our army and our economy. Regarding the economy, I think the partners have taken important steps with regard to the 50 billion, and we also received 20 billion from the United States. We are financially secure for next year. I believe that this also strengthens Ukraine,” the head of state added.
As ArmiyaInform reported, Admiral Tony Radakin confirmed unwavering support for Ukraine from Great Britain and announced that a significant increase in aid is planned for 2025. In particular, it is about providing Ukraine with weapons, military equipment, ammunition and high-tech equipment.
