Putin alone seeks to prolong war - Zelenskyy after meeting with Meloni
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Getty Images)
On the eve of the European leaders’ summit in London, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The Ukrainian leader noted that it was a productive meeting aimed at developing a plan to end the war, according to the official Telegram channel of the President of Ukraine.
"A good meeting with the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, to develop a joint action plan for ending the war with a just and lasting peace," Zelenskyy stated.
He emphasized that no one except Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is interested in prolonging the war, making it crucial to maintain unity around Ukraine.
"No one is interested in prolonging or seeing a swift return of war, except for Putin. That is why it is important to maintain unity around Ukraine and strengthen our country’s position in cooperation with allies — the European nations and the United States," the president added.
Zelenskyy also stressed that Ukraine needs peace backed by reliable security guarantees.
In conclusion, the Ukrainian leader expressed his gratitude to Italy for its continued support and partnership in bringing peace closer to Ukraine.
European leaders’ summit in London
Ukraine is the key focus of today’s summit in London. The discussions will cover:
- Strengthening Ukraine’s position, including military aid and economic pressure on Russia.
- The necessity of an agreement for lasting peace.
- Next steps in establishing reliable security guarantees.
More details can be found in the report by RBC-Ukraine.
