Zelensky demands “a combined force of arms and diplomacy” so that Putin agrees to “end” the invasion of Ukraine
MADRID, 29 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, conveyed this Friday to the president of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelensky, guarantees about Berlin’s “military support” for kyiv in the face of the Russian invasion, in his first conversation since the president spoke with the president of Russia. , Vladimir Putin, to address the conflict.
“We will maintain our military support for Ukraine, in close coordination with our European and international partners,” Scholz said on his account on the social network just peace,” he stressed.
For his part, the Ukrainian president thanked Scholz for Germany’s help, “especially for reinforcing air defense capabilities with Patriots and IRIS-TS, which have already saved thousands of lives,” before confirming that they have discussed about “decisive joint steps” to “further strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend itself.”
“Increasing pressure on Russia and strengthening Ukraine’s positions on all fronts is key to forcing the aggressor into real peace,” he said, while revealing that both “have shared details about their call with Putin.”
In this sense, Zelensky has argued that “it is clear that only the combined force of arms and diplomacy can lead the person responsible for the war to end it.” “True peace can only be achieved through force,” he added.
The conversation is the first between the two since Scholz had a phone call with Putin on November 15, in which he asked the Kremlin’s tenant to “negotiate” with kyiv “a just and lasting peace,” amid Ukrainian criticism of the initiative.