We will be in NATO after the war – Zielinski
More questions are being raised now.
Zelenskiy is asked about NATO membership prospects for Ukraine.
“We are realistic – we know we won’t be in NATO during the war [but] we have a clear message that we will be in NATO after the war,” Zielinski says.
Russia’s claim that the US was behind the drone attack is false, White House
Briefly deviating from the press conference, we have just heard from the US in response to Russian claims that Washington was behind the alleged drone strikes on the Kremlin.
White House national security spokesman Admiral John Kirby told JEE News that Russia’s claims are false.
He said the United States does not encourage or enable Ukraine to attack beyond its borders.
Russia originally accused Kiev of planning the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, describing it as an assassination attempt on President Putin.
President Zelensky vehemently denied that his country carried out the attack, saying it was a pretext to escalate tensions between the two countries.
Moscow blamed the US earlier today.
Russia needs to be hit economically – Belgian PM
De Crowe concluded by saying that Russia needs to be targeted economically in a “smart” and “effective” way.
“Using Russian money to rebuild a country that they’re destroying makes perfect sense, both economically and morally,” he says.
A reporter then starts asking questions in Ukrainian before Dutch PM Rutte and De Croo put on their headsets to translate.
“We’re in Ukraine early,” Zelinsky joked as the audience laughed.
Zelensky is answering a journalist’s question in Ukraine – we’ll bring you what he has to say when we have it.
Belgium preparing second package of military aid to Ukraine – Belgian PM
Next we hear from Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, who states that Belgium is preparing a second package of military aid for Ukraine.
De Croo says it is important to continue to show solidarity with Ukraine, and help the country oppose a “cruel and illegal occupation”.
He compares what is happening to World War Two, and says there is no doubt the country will require further support into the future.
Zelensky called for tougher sanctions against Russia.
Zelensky ended his statement by calling for tougher sanctions against Russia.
He calls for “seizing the assets of the terrorist state” and “rebuilding the ruins”.
He calls for the restoration of what he describes as “the full force of the humanitarian charter and international law”.
He ends his speech by saying: “I believe we will do it.”
There is no rational reason to postpone the supply of modern aircraft – Zelinsky
President Zelensky called on Western allies to take a decision on the supply of modern aircraft to Ukraine.
He says there is “no rational reason” to postpone doing so.
“We support and trust each other and together we make Europe truly strong,” he says.
He said talks later today would focus on Ukraine-EU relations, and called for Ukraine’s NATO membership to be on the agenda at the 2023 NATO Vilnius summit in July. Is.
