President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky considers his foreign visits to European countries, Argentina and the United States, which took place on December 9–14, successful. He stated this in a video message recorded in Lviv on the night of December 15, which the press service of the head of the Ukrainian state made public в YouTube.
“Ukraine always defends itself. And gets what it needs. And even when someone doubts, we do not give up, but convince and fight. Fight and you will overcome. That’s exactly how it works. I returned to Ukraine – now in Lviv – with the decision on the European Union and other things that will strengthen [нас]. Air defense. There will also be more support packages,” he noted.
Zelensky stressed that he held many meetings, negotiations and even more non-public work “with friends [Украины]and with skeptics too,” and now there is a result.
“Denmark – a new package worth $1 billion: for the protection of the sky, artillery and much more. Norway – a new package of over $400 million. In particular, air defense. Finland is also preparing a new package. Iceland is preparing a program of long-term financial support – very significant. Sweden – too new package. There is a strong statement from the Ukraine plus Northern Europe summit – another political weapon that brings our victory closer,” he said.
Zelensky noted his visit to the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Gerardo Miley. “Visit to Argentina: we are actually restarting relations with the entire Latin American region. Thank you for hearing clear words of support,” he said.
The head of state especially emphasized the importance of the trip to the United States, noting the visit to Washington.
“President [США Джо] Biden, his team, minister [обороны США Ллойд] Austin, [глава объединенного комитета начальников штабов США] general [Чарльз] Brown. Congress – both houses, both parties. Speaker [Палаты представителей США Майк] Johnson. I heard words of respect for our people, for our struggle. Important tips. Important agreements. I thank everyone for their support. Let’s continue our work. And we expect that Congress will soon make the necessary decision,” the president said.
Context:
Zelensky has made visits to Argentina (December 10), the United States (December 12), Norway (December 13) and Germany (December 14) over the past few days, holding dozens of meetings.
The Ukrainian president was eager to attend the EU summit, which will take place on December 14-15 in Brussels, but was not invited due to fears of the reaction of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. At the meeting, the leaders of the European Union, among other things, decided to begin negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU, which Hungary opposed.
2023-12-16 23:04:51
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