4 minutes agoG7: we will stand by Ukraine as long as it takes
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The G-7 leaders pledged to continue supporting Ukraine for “as long as it needs”. In a joint statement following a video connection with Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky, leaders underlined, as they put it, “firm commitment to support the Ukrainian government and people in their courageous defense of [...] sovereignty.
G-7 leaders said the “is up to Ukraine to decide on a peaceful solution in the future, without outside pressure and without being influenced by”.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan indicated that Mr. Zelensky's main request was for additional air protection systems and that the conversation focused on his perception of further development of this war. Mr. Zelensky informed G-7 leaders how his government has used the assistance received so far for the maximum “Ukraine's capacity, both to resist the Russian forces' progress and to make counterattacks where it is possible”, Sullivan said.
Ukrainian leader wants his country to achieve an advantage in the battlefield over the coming months, as “ai believes that a prolonged conflict is not in the interest of Ukrainian people”, Sullivan said.
During the speech that was not broadcast to the public, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought missile defence systems, more sanctions against Russia and other guarantees in the area of security, a European official said. Zelensky also said he wants Russia's war in Ukraine to be over by the end of the year before the winter season begins.
Ukrainian President told leaders that now is not the time for negotiations with Russia, a senior French diplomat said. Ukrainian leader said <x0 he will negotiate when he is in the right position to do so”, the diplomat said.
Meanwhile, the United States is preparing to send an advanced anti-aircraft missile system to assist Ukraine in aggression ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The new assistance and the Seven Group's efforts to punish Moscow come as President Zelensky has voiced concern that the West could reach a phase of war fatigue, which has contributed to increased energy prices and essential goods worldwide.
The leaders of the world's main industrial powers pledged that “would continue to provide financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support, as well as to stand alongside Ukraine as long as it takes”.
