Ukraine’s President Visits Major EU Member States Amid Growing Speculation of a Counterattack Against Russia

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to major EU member states over the weekend, raising speculation that a counterattack against Russia is imminent.

On the weekend of the 13th and 14th, President Zelensky visited three major EU countries, Italy, Germany, and France, for two days and one night, to strengthen solidarity.

After visiting Finland and the Netherlands earlier this month, President Zelensky visited Italy on the 13th and met with Prime Minister Meloni and Pope Francis.

Immediately after arriving in Rome, President Zelensky explained the purpose of the trip as “an important visit to bring Ukraine closer to victory.”

On the same night, President Zelensky moved to Germany and received the award at the Charles the Great Award Ceremony held in Aachen, Germany on the 14th.

The Charlemagne Prize is awarded to those who have contributed to the unification of Europe.

“Now is the time to make a decision to end this year’s war,” said President Zelensky.

In line with President Zelensky’s visit, the German government announced a large-scale additional support plan of 2.7 billion euros (approximately 3.94 trillion won), including 50 tanks and armored vehicles and anti-aircraft defense systems.

President Zelensky, who moved to France on the afternoon of the 14th for the last schedule, met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

The French president’s office said the two leaders, having a dinner meeting, would reaffirm their support and solidarity for the war.

With President Zelensky’s frequent EU tours, interest is growing as to when the final counterattack to recover the occupied territories by Russia will begin.