During the meeting, the Presidents of Ukraine and Austria discussed the need for strong and tangible pressure in Russia, forcing Moscow to stop war and stop death and murder.
Austria is ready to contribute to the return of Ukrainian children, who has been illegally exported by Russia from covered territories, and acts as a mediator in negotiations in Moscow. This was announced by President Vladimir Zelensky following a meeting with the head of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen in Vienna, the Service of the Press of the Head of State on Monday, June 16, reported.
“We appreciate Austria’s readiness to ensure the right intercession for meetings on Russia’s side,” Zelensky emphasized.
According to him, this initiative can be an important step for the return of Ukrainian children to home.
The President thanked Austria for the same support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and for hot interstate relationships. Zelensky also expressed gratitude to the people of Austria in connection with the tragedy in Graz.
“There is nowhere and parents should not lose their children, and the pain from such losses is that they cannot cure at least time. And when we talk about it, we feel what it means,” he said.
The meeting was in the focus of the meeting, issues of the end of the war, strengthening the pressure in Russia, protecting children and supporting the Ukrainian community in Austria. The Austrian President emphasized that his state remains military neutral, but not political.
“Russia is a unclear aggressive. And again I encourage those in power to Kremlin to end this illegal war and begin serious, honest negotiations,” Alexander Van der Bellen said.
Separately, the parties discussed the persecution of pugs from justice in Ukrainian, especially the former officials and oligarchs hiding in Europe. An important topic is the economic cooperation and the participation of the Austrian business in the restoration of Ukraine.
As part of the official visit, five interstate documents were signed:
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An expression of aspirations for political cooperation and restoration of Ukraine;
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A joint security community and the return of children stolen by Russia;
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Cooperation memorandum in the field of agriculture;
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Memorandum Between Odessa Ova and Federal Land Verkhnyaya Austria for Odessa restoration;
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Memorandum in interregional and municipal cooperation.
It should be noted that the president of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and first lady Elena Zelenskaya on June 16 arrived at the Austria capital during an official visit.
It has also been reported that Austria is ready to become a platform for negotiations with the Russian war negotiating against Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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