Key points of Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the visit to Armenia
Key points from the speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the opening of the 8th Summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan:
▫️We are grateful to Armenia for its hospitality and the excellent organization of the summit. Ukraine wishes Armenia and Azerbaijan lasting peace.
▫️This is the first time in 24 years that a Ukrainian President has visited Armenia. This summit symbolizes the shared values of Canada and the European Community.
▫️The war in Iran must be resolved, as it affects long-term stability. This war could increase the cost of living in every country and trigger political upheavals.
▫️This summer will be the moment when putin decides what to do next—expand the war or turn to diplomatic channels. We must push him toward diplomacy.
▫️For the first time in many years, there will be no military equipment at the May 9 parade in moscow—they cannot afford it. The Russians are no longer as strong as they once were.
▫️Ukraine is grateful to the EU for the 20th sanctions package, as the sanctions target russian banks, the “shadow fleet,” and industry. Any talk of lifting sanctions is unacceptable.
▫️We are grateful for PURL contributions, as they help defend our skies.
▫️Ukraine is capable of beginning to produce air defense systems. Ukraine seeks to establish an exchange of experience and technology for shared security.
▫️Europe must be at every negotiating table to develop a common European voice in talks with the russians.
