Estonia can be sure that the victory of Ukraine in the war with the Russian Federation will be a guarantee of a historical result for all peoples of Europe - Volodymyr Zelenskyy after talk
"If each of the leaders and each of the states were just as honestly concerned with the protection of our common freedom on the continent, Russia's aggression would already be obvious," the President said when communicating with media representatives as a result of negotiations with Kaya Callas in Zhytomyr. The Head of State expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and the whole Estonian people for his sincere and extremely timely support for Ukraine's defense.
“In terms of per capita, the help of Estonia for our protection is one of the largest in the world. Ukraine appreciates every unit of weapons transferred to us by Estonia. I would especially like to mention Estonia's decision to convey all the Maize of the 122nd and 155th calibers.
I thank Estonia as well, Prime Minister, for the initiative on joint European direct purchases of weapons and ammunition, which provides for the provision of one million shells of 155 mm caliber to Ukraine by members of the European Union, ”Vladimir Zelensky said. He also thanked Estonia for help in the treatment, prosthetics and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers after the injuries they were on the battlefield.
In addition, Estonia has already handed over the third military mobile hospital for prompt provision of medical care at the front. The President of Ukraine has highly noted cooperation with Estonia on cybersecurity. “Ukrainians will always remember how much your support has become. Estonia can be sure that our Ukrainian victory in this war will be a reliable guarantee of a historical result for all the peoples of Europe, in particular for the Estonian people.
After our victory, Russian revenge will never break the life of any person in Europe again, ”the Head of State emphasized. During the negotiations, the interlocutors focused on increasing Ukraine's opportunities on the forefront. “It is important that all our partners are now decisive and as fast as possible to supply the promised assistance, especially weapons.
In order for us to accelerate the end of this war as possible - to release our land and restore the full force of international law, ”said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties also discussed the political interaction and movement of Ukraine before the acquisition of full membership in the European Union and NATO. “Today we have discussed our expectations from the NATO Vilnius Summit. Now is the time when the Alliance needs ambitious decisions.
Reliable safety in Europe can only be based on full certainty in relations on the Eastern Flanging NATO, especially in relations between Ukraine and NATO. A positive political decision of the Alliance on Ukraine's accession is needed, and I thank Estonia for the support of such a reinforcement of NATO and for fixing in the declaration of our common goal signed by us, ”the President said. During the meeting it was also about the rebuilding of Ukraine.
According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Estonia became the first state to begin the practical restoration of the Ukrainian region - Zhytomyr region. This can be an example for other partners. “I am sure that we will do a lot together. Today, I raised the issue of structuring assistance in reconstruction, including the creation of an appropriate representation, the office here, in Zhytomyr region, ”the Head of State said.
He also expressed his gratitude to Estonia for the principle of strengthening sanctions for Russia's aggression and in the issue of bringing to a responsible terrorist state for committed in Ukraine. For the prominent personal services in strengthening the Ukrainian-Estonian interstate cooperation, supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, the President awarded Kai Callas the Orthodord of Prince Yaroslav the Wise of the second degree.
“For me, honor today to give you a special award on behalf of all Ukrainians is the Order of Yaroslav the Wise. I thank you for the new history of Europe and your people, your state - we create it together, ”said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For her part, Kai Callas thanked the Head of State and the whole Ukrainian people for recognition. She noted that her first foreign visit as the chairman of the Estonian government in Ukraine symbolizes the support of Estonia of the Ukrainian people.
"As you have noted correctly, freedom should overcome tyranny - this is our common task and our number one focus," she said. The head of the Estonia Government emphasized that assistance with weapons, ammunition and training of the Ukrainian soldiers should continue on a sufficient scale so that Ukraine will win in this war. “That is why I offered the European Union a joint purchase of artillery shells for Ukraine to send them directly.
The decision was made in March, and now we need to make sure that it will be properly executed, ”Kai Callas added. The Prime Minister noted that last week the Estonian government decided to send artillery shells to Ukraine, and expressed his hope that other EU countries would soon do. “We believe in your victory. We believe in Ukraine that will prosper with liberal democracy, free market economy and belonging to the Euro -Atlantic community.
Your struggle, your victims have clearly shown that the path to peace is the elimination of "gray zones" in European security, ”she said. “For peace in Europe, we need Ukraine in the European Union and NATO. And it is also a message of a joint declaration that we have just signed, ”said the Head of the Government of Estonia.
She also stressed that Russian steering and performers should be held accountable for the crime of aggression against Ukraine and the illegal deportation of our citizens. Kai Callas expressed gratitude for the invitation to visit Zhytomyr region, which is focused on the reconstruction of Estonia. Among the objects that restore with Estonia are kindergarten in Ovruch and a number of other social and infrastructure.