The European Union (EU) once again announced the continuation of support to Ukraine on the eve of an extraordinary summit on the defense of Europe in Brussels.
The Chairman of the EU Council Antonio Koshta, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Lyain and the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky specially invited to the summit, made statements for the media.
The Chairman of the EU Council noted that the security and defense of Europe cannot be considered separately from Ukraine.
the EU will continue to support the country until it becomes a member of the EU, as he did from the first days of the conflict, – Coshta emphasized.
“We are experiencing a turning point for both Europe and Ukraine, which is part of our family,” said von der Lyain.
The head of the European Commission noted that “Europe is faced with a clear and real danger.”
Europe should be able to protect and defend itself, as well as provide Ukraine with the opportunity to protect itself and strive for a strong and fair world, ”she said.
In turn, the President of Ukraine to thank all European leaders for decisive support, demonstrated by them from the beginning of the conflict.
“You supported us throughout this process and throughout the last week,” Zelensky said in the light of the incident that occurred during a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the oval office.
“You gave a strong signal to the Ukrainian people, Ukrainian fighters, civilians, all our families, and it is fine that we are not alone. We feel and know it,” he said.
an extraordinary summit in Brussels is of great importance, since it takes place immediately after the skirmishing of US President Trump with Zelensky in the oval office and amid a decision to suspend military assistance to Kyiv.