Published November 07,2024
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The Ukrainian president stated on Thursday that there is no such thing as a “alternative” to a robust Europe, calling for unity amongst European international locations to succeed in peace amid the continued Russia-Ukraine struggle.
“Peace is the reward only for those strong. Thus, there is no alternative to a strong Europe. And unity is essential for strength,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit held within the Hungarian capital Budapest.
Expressing that there was a lot speak about Ukraine making concessions to Russia for the reason that final EPC summit in July, Zelenskyy stated it’s “unacceptable” for Kyiv and “suicidal” for all Europe.
“And what’s next? Should Europe seek the favor of (North Korean President) Kim Jong Un in hopes that he, too, will leave Europe in peace? No strong leader who helped build a united, strong, and peaceful Europe would even imagine doing this,” he stated.
Zelenskyy additional stated the idea of “peace through strength,” as referred to by US President-elect Donald J. Trump, has “proven its realism and effectiveness” greater than as soon as.
“Now, it is needed once more,” he famous, saying there needs to be no “illusion” that one should purchase “just peace” by “showing weakness or selling out some European positions or any European country’s standing.”
He went on to argue that Russia launched the continued Ukraine struggle as a result of it wished international energy, beginning with management over Ukraine after which over all of Europe, not as a result of it wanted extra land.
“We need sufficient weapons, not support in talks. Hugs with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin won’t help. Some of you have been hugging him for 20 years, and things are only getting worse. He thinks only about wars and will not change. Only pressure can put limits on him,” he stated.
He added that they’ve constructed a “clear diplomatic system” able to pushing Russia towards a “just peace,” reiterating that Ukraine’s peace system and “victory plan” are nonetheless on the desk.
Source: www.anews.com.tr