In the context of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's need for modern anti-missile systems is now the greatest in Europe, and delays in providing these weapons cannot be justified.
According to updated data from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, at least 4.8 million refugees from Ukraine have been registered in Europe.
Europe must strengthen its unity, including by giving Ukraine the status of a candidate for membership in the European Union, and subsequently full-fledged membership.
In addition to provoking a global food crisis, Russia may start blackmailing Europe over natural gas supplies with the onset of cold weather, so it is now necessary for the Western world to stand strong and united.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is convinced that Ukraine has long been part of Europe and looks forward to gaining the status of a candidate for membership in the European Union in June.
The Russian Federation is blackmailing Europe over the latter’s refusal to pay for gas supplied in Russian roubles, arguing that Moscow uses energy as its weapon.