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Zelenskyy: West Lacking 'Unity' over Russian-Ukrainian War


Wed 25 May 2022 | 01:17 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, on Wednesday, that the West remained pided over the extent of its support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.

"Unity is about weapons. My question is, is there this unity in practice? I can't see it. Our huge advantage over Russia would be when we are truly united," Zelenskyy said during a panel discussion on Ukraine at the World Economic Forum (Davos).

Washington and European countries have provided Ukraine with billions to help the country's outgunned forces beat back the better-armed Russian invaders.

Kyiv has called for greater support, membership in the US-led NATO military alliance, and for a no-fly zone to be imposed over the country.

"We are on the European continent and we need the support of a united Europe," he added.

Zelenskyy specifically named neighbouring Hungary, which has voiced opposition to a European Union-wide embargo on Russian oil, another key Ukrainian demand.

"Hungary is not as united as rest of EU," Zelenskyy said, highlighting the lack of consensus over Sweden and Finland's historic bid to join NATO, which has been called into question by Turkey.

"Is there this unity regarding the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO? No, no. So, is there a strong joint West? No," the Ukrainian leader noted.