Ukraine will also win because its allies will not give up, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech in Tallinn on Friday to mark the anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and Estonia’s independence day.
Putin confronted a determined nation
Putin failed to achieve any of his strategic goals, instead of wiping Ukraine off the map he confronted an incredibly determined nation. The EU is determined to support Ukraine for as long as necessary
– assured the head of the European Commission.
She also announced that the EU will “increase its own defense capabilities, increase the cost of aggression for Russia and continue financial, military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine”.
We will also increase the production of defense industry companies to supply equipment to Ukraine, but also to replenish our warehouses
she added.
We want to train 30,000 people in the EU Ukrainian soldiers, we will also look for tools that will allow us to jointly buy the most important military support, which will be delivered quickly to Ukraine
von der Leyen insured.
“Russia’s victory would make the world more dangerous
The press conference was also attended by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
Putin is not ready for peace, so we must give Ukraine what it needs
Stoltenberg appealed.
He did not give up on his goals. It wants a Europe where Russia tells its neighbors what to do
– added. He said that at the NATO summit scheduled for July in Vilnius “further steps will be taken to enhance the Alliance’s joint defense capabilities”.
The NATO Secretary General also drew attention to the risk of a possible Russian victory and the consequences for other problem areas in the world.
A victory for Russia would make the world more dangerous. It would send a signal to other autocrats
he warned.
We have signs that China is considering sending military equipment to Russia. It would support aggression that violates international law
Stoltenberg added.
“Freedom is not given once and for all
Speaking about the lessons of years of aggression against Ukraine, Prime Minister Kallas noted that “freedom is not given once and for all and needs constant care; it also needs friends and allies – this is what the war in Ukraine shows.”
We must believe in victory. That is why I proposed a joint EU arms procurement plan. The threat from Russia is strategic
– reminded the Estonian Prime Minister.
Nor should we be afraid of Russian terrorist methods and intimidation. Ukraine and Russia’s other neighbors are not afraid, so why should countries further away be afraid?
she asked rhetorically.
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Source: wPolityce