- Zelenskyy warns on aid
- Ukraine seeks military support
- Baltic states express solidarity
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine issued the following warning while on a previously unannounced tour of three Baltic states: a visit to Lithuania, where he expressed concern that the reluctance of the West to provide aid is bolstering Russia.
Ukraine must bolster its air defenses and replenish its ammunition supplies, Zelenskyy advised his Lithuanian counterpart on Wednesday, as Russia escalates its missile and drone assaults in its nearly two-year conflict against Ukraine.
“We have demonstrated that Russia is stoppable and that deterrence is feasible,” he declared following discussions with the president of Lithuania, Gitanas Nauseda.
The uncertainty of partners regarding financial and military assistance to Ukraine can at times bolster Russia’s resolve and courage,” he explained.
Zelenskyy further stated, “He [Russian President Vladimir Putin] will not end this [conflict] until we all end him together.” He added, “Moldova, Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania could be next.”
Additionally, the Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude for Lithuania’s benevolence and military assistance.
“We are interested in Ukraine’s speedy and decisive victory in this protracted conflict, as we are well aware of how exhausting it has been,” Nauseda told reporters.
He stated that M577 armored vehicles would be delivered from Vilnius to Kyiv the following month. This is part of a previously announced $200 million (200 million euros) military aid package.
Zelenskyy posted on social media on Wednesday that he would continue to Latvia and Estonia.
“Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are dependable allies and collaborators of high integrity. “Zelenskyy arrived in Vilnius today en route to Tallinn and Riga,” he wrote on X.
“On the agenda are security, integration between the European Union and NATO, collaboration on drones and electronic warfare, and additional coordination of European support.”
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of Estonia reaffirmed the nation’s solidarity with Ukraine.
She stated, “These are critical times, and we must maintain our concentration.”
Estonia would “allocate 0.25 percent of its GDP to military aid to Ukraine.” During the next four years, says Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
Tsahkna stated, “Supporting Ukraine at this time is considerably less expensive than the cost to the international community if Russia were to achieve the objectives of this ruthless aggression.”
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The Baltic Sea states are ardent supporters of Ukraine on the political, financial, and military fronts. Zelenskyy’s visit occurs prior to the observance of the second anniversary of Russia’s comprehensive invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Ukraine has been asking with its Western partners for military and financial aid as a protracted conflict grows.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has been subjected to heavy Russian bombardment. And in retaliation, Russia has targeted the Ukrainian border city of Belgorod.
A veto by Hungary has placed a 50 billion euro ($55 billion) aid package from the European Union in suspense. And the United States Congress remains divided on whether to send additional aid to Kyiv.
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