Key takeaways from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statements following the leaders’ meeting on support for Ukraine
Key statements from the press conference of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the leaders’ meeting on support for Ukraine and security in Europe:
▫️Ukraine’s security is inseparable from Europe’s security. France and the United Kingdom will represent Europe at the negotiating table for ending the war—this is a joint position of all the leaders.
▫️We want both Europe and the United States to provide security guarantees.
▫️There will be no lifting of any sanctions on russia until the war ends. This position is supported by 31 members of the “coalition of the willing.” It is a common stance of Europe.
▫️An increasing number of countries are ready to take part in a potential Franco-British mission in Ukraine.
▫️There is still no final version of the U.S. agreement on mineral resources—the text is being constantly revised.
▫️Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations. putin is not ready for direct talks—he wants war.
▫️All countries agree: russia cannot dictate the size of Ukraine’s army.
▫️Today, russia launched an artillery strike on energy infrastructure in Kherson. Violations of the ceasefire by russia are being thoroughly documented, and this information will be passed on to the United States.
