Zelensky: "West, Tear Down Barriers and Help Ukraine More"

President Zelensky of Ukraine
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[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, appealed to the West to break down the barriers with Ukraine and provide more assistance.

In a virtual speech to the German Bundestag on the 17th (local time), President Zelensky said, "Thousands of Ukrainians have died within three weeks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine," adding, "There has been some help from the West, but it seems there are barriers between the West and Ukraine."

He pointed out, "Ukraine's NATO membership has been rejected for several years, and Germany has not halted Nord Stream 2, the gas pipeline connected to Russia," and "Ukraine's European Union (EU) membership is also being delayed."

He continued, "The sanctions imposed on Russia are insufficient," and criticized, "Russia is leveraging its position over Germany through crude oil and gas."

He also directly named German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, appealing, "Break down the barriers and support us."

He expressed gratitude for the support received so far and thanked all those who have prioritized ethics over economic interests, including companies that have ceased business with Russia under the current circumstances.

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