Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his European diplomatic tour with significant stops in Paris and Rome. The visit to the Elysée, the fifth since the beginning of the conflitto Russian-Ukrainian, follows President Macron's recent inspection of a military area in eastern France, where a Ukrainian brigade is training.
Ukraine: President Zelensky in Rome and Paris to discuss future of war
The Elysée confirmed that the meeting would be an opportunity for Macron to reiterate "France's determination to continue to provide, over time and with all its partners, unwavering support to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people." Zelensky will then travel to Roma for a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, scheduled for 20:15 pm at Villa Doria Pamphilj.
Anonymous Pentagon sources have revealed that since the beginning of the Russian invasion, over 600.000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine.
Zelensky Visits Rome and Paris: Perspectives on Ending the Conflict in Ukraine
In a recent speech at the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Croatia, Zelensky expressed optimism that lasting peace could be achieved by 2025, stressing the importance of international support. “We count on President Biden’s leadership and on the strong and wise steps of Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy to bring security and peace to Europe,” the Ukrainian president said.
The Ukrainian leader stressed that the period between October and December represents a crucial opportunity to move towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict, emphasizing how the situation on the battlefield can favor decisive actions to end the war.