Zelensky wants 'strong Ukraine' to be 'ready for diplomacy'
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at an EU summit in Brussels, emphasizing the need to strengthen Ukraine to be "ready for diplomacy" in its ongoing conflict with Russia. He expressed that his "victory plan" aims to reinforce Ukraine's position as discussions with EU leaders and NATO defense ministers take place.
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- Published Date: 12:25 | 17 October 2024
- Modified Date: 12:28 | 17 October 2024
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he was seeking to reinforce Ukraine to be "ready for diplomacy" as he arrived at an EU summit to defend his "victory plan" against Russia.
"Our plan is to strengthen Ukraine, to be strong and be ready for diplomacy," Zelensky told reporters as he arrived at the talks with EU leaders in Brussels, ahead of a second meeting with NATO defence ministers taking place across town.
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