Security, sanctions and support for Ukraine: main results of the first official meeting between Zelensky and Navrotsky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid an official visit to Poland, where he held meetings with the country’s leadership and parliament. During the talks, the parties discussed the security situation, defense cooperation, sanctions pressure on Russia, and support for Ukraine.

This was reported by the Office of the President.

During the visit, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. The parties discussed the state of bilateral relations, Russia’s war against Ukraine, and diplomatic efforts to protect Europe.

“I am glad to be on an official visit to Poland again. I am grateful to President Navrosky for our conversation and I very much hope that this visit opens a new, even more significant stage in our relations with you – Ukraine and Poland,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that the independence of Ukraine and Poland is the foundation of security for all of Europe and a guarantee of freedom for the peoples of the region without the influence of Moscow.

“Ukrainian independence and Polish independence are the foundation that allows every nation in our part of Europe to live freely, without the power of Moscow,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Also during the visit, a meeting was held with Marshal of the Sejm of Poland Wlodzimierz Czaszysty. The parties discussed strengthening defense cooperation, economic partnership, the participation of Polish companies in the reconstruction of Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and joint efforts to return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.

Special attention was paid to the support of Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland. Zelensky thanked for the adoption of the law on the extension of the period of stay of Ukrainians, and also touched on the issue of the historical memory of the two peoples.

“I believe that historical issues should unite and strengthen peoples, and leaders should remind that Ukraine and Poland have more common victories than tragedies,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The President of Ukraine also emphasized Poland’s role in international security formats, in particular, participation in 12 meetings of the Coalition of the Willing, where security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed.

In addition, Zelenskyy reported on the importance of the decision of European Union leaders to provide Ukraine with an interest-free loan of 90 billion euros, which is linked to future Russian reparations. According to him, this will ensure financial stability and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Separately, the President of Ukraine drew attention to the security threats associated with the relocation of the Oreshnik complex to the territory of Belarus and called on partners to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and companies that supply components for this weapon.

During the visit, Volodymyr Zelensky also met with the Marshal of the Polish Senate, Malgorzata Kidawa-Błonska. During the meeting, the parties discussed the territorial integrity of Ukraine, interaction between parliaments, historical memory, as well as cooperation with the US Congress and the importance of transatlantic unity in sanctions policy against Russia.

The President of Ukraine thanked the Polish side for its consistent support for the Ukrainian people and state.

By the way, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Poland on an official visit on the evening of December 18. In Warsaw, he will hold his first meeting with the new President of Poland, Karol Nawrotski.

As a reminder, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on December 8 for a series of meetings with Western leaders.

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