Key messages from Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the media before the European Council meeting
Talking points for the media during the conversation between the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the President of the European Council António Costa before the European Council meeting.
▫️ The adoption of the 19th EU sanctions package is an important step that correlates with yesterday’s US decision on sanctions against the russian energy sector. This is a strong signal to other countries to join the restrictions.
▫️ russia is not showing readiness to end the war and continues attacks on civilian targets — schools, kindergartens, housing. The pressure from the aggressor is increasing.
▫️ Today, we will discuss with partners in the EU increasing financial support for Ukraine.
▫️ A ceasefire is possible only with increased pressure on russia. Ukraine supports meaningful and fair negotiations that will ensure lasting peace.
▫️ The issue of providing Ukraine with long-range missiles requires further consultations with partners — as was the case during the coordination of the 19th EU sanctions package. The decision lies with the American side.
▫️ Ukraine does not consider any territorial concessions to russia.
