“We need funds for artillery shells and would really appreciate Europe’s support with at least five billion euros as soon as possible,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an address to the Meeting of the European Council on March 20.
Mr. President Costa! Madame President von der Leyen! Dear colleagues, thank you so much!
I’m glad to see you all and thank you for supporting us, supporting Ukraine.
First, I’d like to update you on some key aspects of the situation in Ukraine and our diplomatic efforts with partners.
Last night, the Russian army launched a massive drone attack on our country – 171 strike drones in total, mostly Shaheds. Their target was our infrastructure. And in the city of Kropyvnytskyi, in central Ukraine, residential buildings, also an Orthodox church, and a school were damaged. Among the wounded are four children. Everyone is receiving medical help. Yesterday evening, another Russian strike hit our energy infrastructure.
We in Ukraine face this every day and night, you know it. And despite Putin’s words about allegedly being ready to stop the attacks –nothing has changed.
I want to thank our soldiers, rescuers, doctors, and nurses – everyone who protects against Russian strikes and saves lives. Their work brings results every single day, and that matters.
Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine
