Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the Ambrosetti forum in Italy that the Minsk agreements were a trap supported by part of Europe, creating a frozen conflict that allowed Russia to prepare for full-scale war and must not be revisited.
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The Minsk deal was a trap, and unfortunately, part of Europe supported this trap of Russia's. The Minsk deal is the worst that can happen, something that must in no way be revisited, which is a frozen conflict. This is a pause that would allow Russia, as the aggressor, to prepare.
While Minsk agreements remained valid, Ukraine was in a gray zone for everyone – not only for its population, but also for investors.
Zelensky thanked the Netherlands and the entire Dutch people for the comprehensive support of Ukraine: defense, financial, and humanitarian
Zelensky noted the significant contribution of the Netherlands to the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense
Zelensky discussed the battlefield situation and Ukraine's peace formula with Wilders
Wilders described the meeting as a good conversation and said they discussed corruption in Ukraine, the chance of peace and conditions for it, the Nord Stream issue, and Ukrainian men who stay in the Netherlands instead of helping in Ukraine
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine after talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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