Ukraine, Zelensky’s request to the EU: “5 billion are needed”

“USA and Ukraine will work to reach a ceased and complete fire on the mainland. Please, support this,” he says in connection with Norway. Russian President Vladimir Putin “must stop making useless requests, who do nothing but prolong the war and must start keeping what he promises in the world”.

“Europe must sit at the table”

“Ukraine is part of Europe and Europe is one of the actors in global peace efforts. We did our best so that Europe was on par with others in these efforts and peace negotiations. And we succeeded. All together. Europe must always be at the table in all European security conversations, “says Zelensky.

“And so it will be in all other issues on Europe, we have to work in unity. We have talked about it in Gedda, we always discuss it with all our partners and we underline it exactly in this way: Europe is a participant in diplomacy. And this is why you urge you to support us too,” he adds.

The request to the EU: “We need 5 billion”

The continuous war and European military support is essential for Ukraine. “It is essential that your support for Ukraine does not decrease, but continues and grows. And this mainly applies to air defense, military aid and our overall resilience, “says Zelensky.

“We need funds for artillery bullets – he continues – and we would appreciate very much the support of Europe with at least 5 billion euros as soon as possible. Investments in the production of weapons are needed, both in Ukraine and in your countries. Europe needs technological independence, also in the production of weapons. Everything you need to defend the continent should be produced here in Europe. We have to work together for this “.

“I appreciate – wins – those who are already taking concrete steps in this direction. It would be right that the Rearm Europe program began to work as soon as possible, it is a very useful and far -sighted initiative. Continue to develop your industries and your research. Ukraine has effective and modern technology, especially in drones and electronic war, which can benefit all of Europe and our global partners”.

It is essential, says Zelensky, keeping the pressure on Russia for the war constant. The penalties are very, very necessary. The penalties must remain in force until Russia starts to withdraw from our land and does not fully compensate the damage caused by its aggression “. Therefore, the appeal to the leaders: “I urge you to continue fighting against the plans for the avoidance of the sanctions and attempts of Russia to finance its war effort. The current diplomatic efforts do not mean that Russia should face less pressure”.