War in Ukraine: European Solidarity in Kyiv
People are in Kyiv because Ukraine is Europe. In this fight for survival, not only the survival of Ukraine but also of Europe is at stake, wrote von der Leyen on X. She announced that an aid payment of 3.5 billion euros would be transferred to Ukraine in March. Other countries, such as the Nordic countries and Great Britain , have also pledged financial aid, some of which amount to billions. London wants to support Ukraine with 5.6 billion euros, and Norway is contributing 3.5 billion euros.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , who commemorated the tens of thousands of fallen soldiers in Kyiv with his state guests, praised the resistance of his compatriots against the Russian aggressor after three years of war. On Sunday evening, Zelensky told journalists that he was ready to vacate his post if it would serve a lasting peace. In this context, he once again brought NATO into play.
The statement is likely to refer to the demands of the USA and Russia that Ukraine should hold presidential elections soon due to the lack of legitimacy of the head of state. However, this is prohibited by the constitution during times of martial law. In addition, the requirement would be impossible to meet from a logistical point of view alone.
"Congratulations to the heads of state and government of European countries who have come to Kyiv to support Ukraine. We believe that European countries and peoples will not allow Ukraine to perish. Trump is a traitor, a liar, a lackey of Putin, the shame of America!" writes a user on the Ukrainska pravda website.
A comment on the Ukrainian portal “ Zerkalo nedeli ” also spreads optimism: the result of the federal election is finally good news from abroad, it says. “A more pro-Ukrainian government in Germany could be of crucial importance for the security of Europe and Ukraine in view of the geopolitical uncertainty.”
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