Zelensky says Europeans gave no ‘unequivocal answer’ about plan if Russia attacks again
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky states he has not received an unequivocal answer from European allies about their defense plans if Russia attacks Ukraine again.
Key Points
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought clear commitment from European allies on defending Ukraine if Russia invades again.
- European and US leaders agreed on key security guarantees for Kyiv including a US-led monitoring mechanism and a European multinational force contingent on a ceasefire.
- Zelensky emphasized the need for legal security guarantees backed by parliaments and the US Congress before a definitive answer can be given.
- US and Ukrainian envoys continued talks in Paris focusing on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and territorial control issues in eastern Ukraine.
