Zelensky to discuss energy, air defense and financial support in Brussels
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that key topics of his talks in Brussels today, where the European Council meeting is taking place, will include support for Ukraine’s energy sector and air defense, as well as EU financial assistance for this and next year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed energy, air defense, and financial support during a joint media appearance at the EU summit in Brussels. Zelensky emphasized the importance of ending the war as soon as possible and preparing for the winter, stating that the winter package encompasses energy, air defense, and funding.
He clarified that the financial assistance would extend beyond the current year and cover the next year as well. Zelensky expressed gratitude to EU leaders for establishing two negotiating clusters and expressed hope that two additional clusters could be opened by the end of the year. He acknowledged the European Union's significant support, from the European Council, the European Commission, and EU member states, since the beginning of the war.
Zelensky reiterated the crucial role of continued support from the EU. The EU leaders are scheduled to discuss issues related to Ukraine and hear from Zelensky, alongside meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. On October 13, the EU officially opened two more negotiating clusters in Ukraine's EU accession talks during an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg.
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