The decision to enter Ukraine into NATO is the best way to accelerate the end of the war and guarantee peace in Europe - Andriy Yermak in an interview with the Dutch media
Andriy Yermak said that the troops of the state-aggressor-the Russian Federation-continue to carry out missile attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilian population of Ukrainian cities, and this has been going on for over 14 months. In particular, he recalled a recent blow to Uman, which is a world -renowned pilgrimage site for Hasidim. “It is a terrible war against the values of the entire free world, our common values, against freedom.
They want to destroy Ukrainians, a Ukrainian nation. But our people, our military heroic and brave, and we continue not only to defend our land, but also to release temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. We will not stop until we release all our territories in internationally recognized borders, ”he stressed. The head of the head of state noted that now Ukraine is preparing for important counter -offensive operations. “Of course, we need more and more weapons.
And we are extremely grateful for the help we get from our partners, including the Netherlands, and we expect further support. The corresponding work on the part of President Vladimir Zelensky and our team members does not stop, ”said Andrei Ermak. He noted that Ukraine needs long -range missiles and modern aircraft, which are needed for the release of temporarily occupied territories and to protect the free and de -industrial regions of our country, as well as airspace.
“Everything is changing, and Ukraine has changed many things. I am sure that our partners will make the necessary decisions and we will receive the F-16, ”-said the head of the Presidential Office. Answering questions about expectations from the NATO Vilnius Summit this summer, Andriy Yermak stressed that our state hopes for a powerful signal regarding Ukraine's Euro -Atlantic future, not another repetition of the statement of "open doors" to the Alliance.
“The people of Ukraine made a decision - we want to be in NATO. Currently, about 80% of our population supports this movement, ”he added. According to Andriy Yermak, the decision to enter Ukraine into NATO is the best way to accelerate the end of the war and guarantee peace in Europe. “Ukraine has proven its ability to withstand Russia and protects not only itself but the whole of Europe.
In the future, Ukraine will be able to protect all European countries and other regions of the world even more effectively in NATO, ”he said. In addition, as noted by the head of the Presidential Office, on the way to NATO membership, Ukraine requires specific effective security guarantees that will protect from repeating such aggression.
And the International Working Group, chaired by Andrei Yermak and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fog Rasmussen, developed a Kyiv Security Compact document, which offers such security guarantees for Ukraine before the Alliance is acquired. “When we talk about NATO, I can say that Ukraine is interested in being in NATO, and the Alliance is also interested in our country to be a member.
During the full -scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has proved that it is capable of protecting itself, and therefore capable of helping to protect other NATO members, ”Andriy Yermak is convinced. He also stressed that the Netherlands is a true friend of Ukraine. The head of the head of state thanked the Dutch government and the people for the support of our country and people, including forced displaced persons, from the first days of a full -scale war.