Zelensky, "Welcoming Visits by Leaders of Three Eastern European Countries, a Brave Step"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the visit of the prime ministers of three Eastern European countries?Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia?to Kyiv and discussed additional support measures.

According to Ukrinform, Ukraine's state news agency, on the 15th (local time), President Zelensky held talks with Mateusz Morawiecki, Prime Minister of Poland, Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, and Janez Jan?a, Prime Minister of Slovenia, who visited Kyiv that day. This marks the first visit by heads of state from other countries to Ukraine since Russia's invasion on February 24.

Before the meeting, President Zelensky said, "The visit of the prime ministers of these three countries demonstrated a brave and resolute stance that European leaders fear nothing," adding, "It confirmed that the European Union (EU) supports Ukraine's future, and it gave us confidence that we can truly win this war." It is reported that during the meeting, President Zelensky discussed additional support for Ukraine with the three prime ministers.

These three countries are Eastern European nations that are members of both the EU and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and they share borders with Russia. They have consistently advocated for active support of Ukraine within the EU.

However, other EU countries reportedly view this visit negatively, fearing it could provoke Russia. The New York Times (NYT), citing EU officials, reported, "The majority of EU member states oppose the actions of these leaders and are concerned that they may make promises that are difficult to fulfill," adding, "They were not recognized as official EU envoys."

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