Poroshenko in Vilnius compared Russia’s aerial terror to the siege of Kyiv in 2022
Ukrainian MP Petro Poroshenko, leader of the European Solidarity party, stated that Ukraine has entered a new phase of the war, with Russia attempting to paralyse the economy and civilian life behind the front lines, particularly in the capital.
Ukrainian MP Petro Poroshenko, leader of the European Solidarity party, likened Russia's aerial assaults to the 2022 siege of Kyiv during a speech in Vilnius. Poroshenko stated that Ukraine has entered a new phase in the war, with Russia aiming to cripple the economy and civilian life along the front lines. He described the current aggression as a "second siege of Kyiv," where Putin is attempting to seize control of the capital using hours-long waves of drones and missile strikes, rather than tanks and artillery as in 2022.
The aggressor's strategic goal is to create chaos and disrupt daily life in the capital to wear down the population and weaken the economy. Poroshenko emphasized that protecting the economy is crucial for national defense, and that business plays a vital role in the country's resilience. He called for a concentrated deployment of air defense resources, particularly Patriot systems and anti-drone capabilities, stressing that each interceptor missile saves lives, keeps hospitals operating, and ensures trains reach their destinations.
Poroshenko expressed hope for Lithuania and its voice in Europe to support Ukraine in this endeavor.
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