European Union On Monday, he assured that he would continue to help Ukraine with weapons, financial and humanitarian support “as much as necessary” in the face of “threats and blackmail” from Russia.
European Union High Representative for Foreign Policy Josep Borrell guaranteed that support for Kyiv would continue in the context of the invasion ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin last February.
“The main message is that the EU will continue to support Ukraine no matter what the threats and blackmail that Russia is doing to us. We will continue to provide financial, humanitarian and military support as long as necessary and for as long as necessary,” he defended along with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
In this sense, the High Representative insisted that Kyiv needed not “kind words”, but concrete support in the form of arms and assistance. “We are doing it,” he confirmed, while saying that the goal is to end the war, but “by no means.”
“We want the war to end with respect for the sovereignty of Ukraine, and the long-term goal is to help win the world, build a modern, democratic, independent and prosperous Ukraine,” he said.
Referring to the situation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, where the International Atomic Energy Agency’s nuclear monitoring mission continues, Borrell said the news was “increasingly alarming.”
“There is a nuclear game that needs to be stopped. It is played with fire, and this is another example of the irresponsible behavior of Russia,” he condemned, insisting on the demilitarization of the territory.
Ukraine and its accession to the EU
Joseph Borrell He praised the progress made at “remarkable pace” in Ukraine in terms of reform of the judiciary and the rule of law, as well as in terms of human rights since the signing of conventions such as the one in Istanbul.
For all these reasons, in his assessment, relations between the EU and Ukraine have intensified and advanced over the past year, “despite the war.”
For his part, Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi pointed to seven priority areas set by Brussels to advance Ukraine’s accession to the EU. “Progress will take time and serious effort,” he warned.
The Hungarian Commissioner pointed in particular to the strengthening of the rule of law, the fight against corruption and money laundering, and ensuring the rights of minorities as the next steps to be taken. “You can count on our support, and we are ready to follow the process closely,” he told the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
(According to Europe Press)
Source: RPP
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