Zelensky: "Europe is no longer a continent of peace... Additional support is needed"

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, claimed on the 7th (local time) that Russia could invade Europe beyond Ukraine, comparing it to Nazi Germany.

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. / Photo by Yonhap News

President Zelensky, reflecting on the significance of the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings at the French National Assembly that day, said, "Without the victory over the Nazis, there would be no free nations," and added, "Our Europe is the result of the courage of those who resisted evil."

However, he said, "Today, Europe is no longer a continent of peace. Unfortunately, Nazism is being revived," and criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin as an 'anti-European entity.'

He warned, "Today Ukraine is the target, but tomorrow another country could be targeted," and said, "Just as Hitler crossed the line one after another in the 1930s, Putin is the same." This implies that if Ukraine falls, the security of the entire Europe could be at risk.

He said, "This fight for Ukraine and Europe carries the same meaning as the victory Europeans achieved in the past," and added, "Just like 80 years ago, we can demonstrate the power of unity, the power of alliances, and the power of what we share."

President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the support from France and several allied countries, saying, "You have already done a lot." He then repeatedly appealed for additional support, saying, "More is needed to achieve peace."

President Zelensky is scheduled to sign a bilateral additional agreement after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the ?lys?e Palace in the afternoon.

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