Important NATO and EU statement from Ukraine

Kuleba delivered a speech via video conference at the Ukraine-Oxford 2023 conference on “European Horizons for Ukraine”.

Stating that uncertainty over Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership is one of the biggest strategic mistakes, Kuleba said: “Western politicians portrayed their hesitancy as a cautious policy aimed at alleviating Russia’s fears. It wasn’t a strategy, it was a lack of strategy.” saying.

RUSSIA TAKES MEASURES

Minister Kuleba noted that Russia has implemented a long-term strategy towards Ukraine, unlike the West, saying that Russia took action where the West suspected.

“Let’s imagine for a moment what European security would be like if Ukraine fell a few days after the invasion, as some predicted,” Kuleba said. The international position, prestige and influence of NATO and the EU would have fallen to the lowest level in history. The security and well-being of millions of families in Europe and the West in general would be directly threatened. he used his statements.

“UKRAINE MUST GET EVERYTHING INCLUDING WAR PLANES”

Expressing that his partners understand how the security of Ukraine is connected with the security of Europe, Kuleba said:

“Military support that was unthinkable a year ago has now become a reality. For now, it is important that all announced support packages are delivered quickly so that Ukraine can gain a decisive advantage. There can be no ban on the supply of weapons. Ukraine should take everything, including the fighter jets.”

Kuleba stressed that “Ukraine’s membership in the EU and NATO should not be perceived as charity or bailout,” adding that “Ukraine’s membership in the EU and NATO will be a guarantee of long-term peace and stability.” . he said. (AA)