President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said in an evening video address that this week gave Ukraine an important pan-European consensus that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue.
That’s according to the president’s video address to the nation, published on his website, Ukrinform reports
“This week gave Ukraine an important pan-European consensus that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue. There are new defense packages for Ukraine – the largest this week coming from France, EUR 2 billion. There are new decisions on investments in our defense industry, including in the production of Ukrainian drones. And our soldiers show good results in using some types of drones to protect our cities,” Zelensky noted.
Also, according to the president, communication with the U.S. is underway – on how to act together to end the war.
“The world knows that only Russia is the reason – the reason why the war has been going on for so many years. We need to put pressure on Russia. And we need to guarantee the security of those whom Russia has attacked – namely, Ukrainians, all Europeans,” the president emphasized.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, within the framework of the summit of the Coalition of the Willing in France, Ukraine agreed with its partners on additional defense packages, which will be announced during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in April.
Source: This week gives Ukraine pan-European consensus Russia sanctions should continue - Zelensky
