Declaration of European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a statement on Twitter, conveyed his country’s support for Ukraine.

“Ukrainians, France is with you. For solidarity, victory and peace”. she used his statements.

AUSTRIA

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, on the other hand, said in a video message he shared on his social media account that they supported Ukraine on the first anniversary of the war.

Van der Bellen stated that Russia started the war by attacking Ukraine a year ago, saying: “I guarantee you that Austria will stand in solidarity with Ukraine no matter how long it takes. We are with you.” He said.

Prime Minister Karl Nehammer also said on Twitter that the unimaginable happened with Russia’s attack on Ukraine a year ago, that war broke out in Europe once again, and that this situation caused unspeakable suffering.

Nehammer said: “Austria stands with Ukraine in solidarity. From the beginning, we have provided humanitarian and economic support as a country and a nation. Austria is militarily neutral, but we are never politically neutral if international law is violated.” he shared his opinion.

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg also expressed his solidarity with Ukraine in a video message he shared on his social media account.

SWISS

Alain Berset, President of the Swiss Confederation, shared on his Twitter account that Russia has been waging a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine for a year.

Berset said: “War brings unimaginable destruction and immeasurable suffering to people. This war is against our democratic values. The war continues, as does our aid and solidarity.” he also used his words.

ITALY

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in a video message she shared on the anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine, said: “Russia shocked the world by invading Ukraine a year ago.” saying.

Noting that Russia had attacked other neighboring countries before, Meloni said:

“However, no one could have imagined it so serious. Putin’s goal was to seize Ukraine and direct his expansionist goals not only to European countries but also to neighboring countries. But this plan failed, and Moscow, with the heroic response of a people willing to do anything to defend their freedom, and with something more powerful than tanks and missiles; He had to face his love for the homeland ”.

Expressing that the Ukrainian people have paid a great price, Meloni said: “I saw this with my own eyes in Bucha and Irpin and I will not forget it.” he said.

Meloni said that Ukraine upholds the values ​​of freedom and democracy, that it is not alone and will not be alone.

Noting that Italy supports Ukraine, Prime Minister Meloni added that it is his duty to work for a just peace.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Denis Becirovic, a Bosnian member of the Presidential Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, made a written statement on the anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

“As a member of the Presidential Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I once again condemn Russia’s attacks on Ukraine,” Becirovic said. he made statements.

Becirovic said: “We know very well what aggression and war brought to Bosnia and Herzegovina and how important peace is.”

“I would like to express my open support for the President of an independent and sovereign Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and its citizens. Bosnia and Herzegovina stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom, together with a free and democratic world.”

CROATIA

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic visited the Ukrainian embassy in Zagreb on the occasion of the anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Here, lighting candles for Ukrainians who lost their lives in the war, Plenkovic said his country will continue to support Ukraine.

Plenkovic said: “We believe that the liberation struggle of the Ukrainians, in which they are right, will succeed. It is important that the entire Western democratic international community persist in showing its support for political, economic, humanitarian and military assistance to Ukraine.” saying.

GREECE

Greek Prime Minister Kiryakos Mitsotakis shared on Twitter on the occasion of the first anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine: “Greece supports the defenders of freedom and democracy without hesitation.” he performed the assessment of it.

Drawing attention to the Greek community in Ukraine, Mitsotakis emphasized that Greece is considering the Greeks in Mariupol.

In her Twitter post, Greek President Katerina Sakelaropulu stated that Russia’s occupation of Ukraine means questioning liberal democracy and European values, adding: “Greece stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are heroically fighting for freedom and territorial integrity of his country”. she used the phrase.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, for his part, shared his photos taken during his visit to Ukraine in October 2022, emphasizing that his country supports the Ukrainian people, depending on the principles of international legitimacy and the territorial integrity of all countries.

ENGLAND

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also shared on Twitter that they stand with all Ukrainians in remembrance, solidarity and union.

In his message, which he shared on the first anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, King Charles III of England said Britain and its allies stood in solidarity with Ukraine throughout the year, saying it was “encouraging” to see these countries doing everything possible to help in the most difficult moment.

“It has been a year in which the Ukrainian people suffered unimaginably from an all-out attack on their nation for no reason,” King Charles said. he used the phrase.

HOLLAND

The Dutch government promised to continue its support until the end, on the 1st anniversary of the war, to Ukraine, which was attacked by Russia.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his Twitter post, claimed that with the support of the democratic countries of Europe and North America, especially the Netherlands, Ukrainians have been fighting loyally and bravely for their freedom for a year.

“One thing is certain, the war will not end until Ukraine wins,” Rutte said in a statement. statement was included.

In a Twitter post by Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra, addressing the Ukrainians, “My country will continue to support you, no matter what the cost or what it takes.” message was included.

Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Minister Liesje Schreinemacher, in a video message shared on Twitter, stated that they delivered medicines to Ukraine, as well as weapons, ammunition and military equipment, and allocated 2.5 billion euros from this year’s budget. .

Schreinemacher said: “Your freedom is our freedom and your security is our security.” saying.

On the first anniversary of the war, the Ukrainian flag was hung on Binnenhof Square, where the Dutch Parliament is located, to show support and solidarity for Ukraine. (AA)