Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has left Ukraine only once since the full-scale invasion. It was a visit to Washington in December 2022, and now Zelensky is expected in Brussels at the summit of EU leaders, and such a visit is very appropriate right now.
About thisChannel 24told the director of practical policy programs of the Institute of Political Education Alexander Solontai. According to him, now there is a pause between Ukrainian victories, and therefore it is necessary to fill it with personal contacts at the international level in order to provide the necessary level of support. h2>
Oleksandr Solontai noted that Ukrainian society witnesses a certain pause between Ukraine's achievements at the front. It began from the moment Kherson was liberated and will continue until the next counteroffensive.
At present, Ukraine must use effectively to maintain and increase international support. According to Solontai, this happens through various international meetings, forums and summits.
“At this moment, when our soldiers heroically hold the 3 directions in which the Russians are advancing, strengthen the borders, strengthen those directions in which they can attack and prepare what military experts say better. At this moment, you can maintain a high level of rates using various tools,” Solontai said.
International meetings keep Ukraine in the top
An expert from the Institute of Political Education cited as an example meetings in the Ramstein format, a personal visit of the President to the United States, major international forums and summits on issues of recovery and restoration, the arrival of famous people in Ukraine, in particular, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
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According to Oleksandr Solontai, this is important because there are many events in the world that divert attention from Ukraine, and such tools will keep Ukraine at the top of the world agenda.
meetings with the first persons who came to us or when our representative arrived there and thousands of people could see it – this is a very serious and important thing, this is the fulfillment of fundamental work, one of the main functions – why does the president exist,” Solontai said.
Zelensky may come to Brussels:
- Information has leaked to the media that Volodymyr Zelensky may visit the summit of EU leaders to be held in Brussels on February 9-11.
- After this information was released by the media, President of the European Council Charles Michel officially invited Volodymyr Zelensky to take part in the European Union summit.
- However, the trip may not take place I'm here for security reasons.
