Selenskyj warns: Russia plans to conquer in the neighborhood!

Selenskyj warns: Russia plans to conquer in the neighborhood!

Odessa, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj has accused Russia of conquest plans that target the Odessa region and the borders to Moldova and Romania. At a summit with heads of state and government from Southeast Europe in Odessa, Selenskyj expressed that these military measures aimed at stirring chaos in the region and weakening Europe. The accusation falls into a context in which Russian military strategists, as General Rustam Minnekajew, had already publicly defined control over the south of Ukraine and the country path to the renegade region of Transnistria as military goals. However, an official confirmation of these plans by the Kremlin is still pending. In his speech, Selenskyj also warned of a domino effect if Russia acted successfully in Moldova.

At the summit, in which almost 50 heads of state and government took part, several heads of state, including Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Moldova President Maia Sandu, condemned the Russian invasion in Ukraine. They signed an explanation that demands comprehensive support for Ukraine and the complete withdrawal of Russian troops. The euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine, including NATO, was also confirmed. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić took part in the summit, but did not sign the explanation, but promised support in the reconstruction of Ukrainian cities and emphasized the territorial inviolability of Ukraine.

demands for international support

Selenskyj called for a quick east extension of EU and NATO during the summit to ensure protection against Russian aggression. He emphasized that every European country that borders on Russia and does not want to be threatened by Russian plans should be a full member of the EU and NATO. This also includes modern fighter jets and patriot defense rockets to strengthen Ukraine's defense ability. Chancellor Olaf Scholz left open whether Ukraine can become NATO member after the war, but did not rule out the provision of further air defense systems.

Selenskyj also warned of an EU and NATO's delay tactics with regard to the support of Ukraine. He appealed to the European countries to express a formal invitation to NATO at the upcoming summit in Lithuania in July, but without concrete promises from NATO countries. Scholz referred to the formula of Bucharest, which stipulates that there should be no border conflicts for NATO accession.

geopolitical challenges and support from the EU

In the further context of the support for Ukraine, the EU already agreed in -depth cooperation with NATO in January 2023. According to a report by dbwv concentrates in different areas, including the control and hybrid Cyber threats and the development of disruptive technologies. The delivery of heavy military equipment to Ukraine is considered essential to counter the geopolitical challenges created by the aggression in Russia.

Selenskyj's warnings and the demands for military and political support underline the current geopolitical situation and the need for close cooperation between the EU, NATO and the Eastern European countries. The question of the accession of Ukraine to NATO and EU remains a central topic that will continue to shape the political agenda.

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