Despite years of pressure, Europe’s response is proving harder for Moscow to fracture than expected. Kyiv says different forms of support remain aligned.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva stressed on air that Russia has been waging open aggression for nearly five years with the aim of dividing European countries, but it has largely failed.
If Russia had not been trying, unfortunately, for nearly five years of open aggression, to divide European countries and turn them against one another – and here I am referring not only to members of the European Union, but to the broader European context – they have largely failed
– Ihor Zhovkva
Zhovkva explained that most European leaders with whom President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy regularly communicates maintain a clear and unambiguous position: each country will support Ukraine in accordance with its capabilities.
According to the official, some leaders can provide political support, others can supply weapons, while those with neutral status can offer financial and economic assistance. All these steps should be aimed at achieving peace and stability on the continent and defeating Russian aggression.
The deputy head of the OP expressed confidence that every European leader would adhere to this course and take appropriate action in support of Ukraine.
Context of the European Leaders’ Actions
Earlier, some sources reported that Nawrocki had allegedly expressed his position on long-term and effective support for Ukraine.
The discussion also mentioned Poland’s intention to restrict the use of the red-and-black UPA flag – as a symbol of Ukrainian nationalism and the Volyn tragedy – reflecting Poland’s policy toward this symbol.
According to some sources, Polish President Karol Nawrocki said he would do everything possible to ban the red-and-black UPA flag in Poland, as he considers it a symbol of the ideology of Ukrainian nationalism and the Volyn tragedy.
Such statements demonstrate Ukraine’s partners’ solidarity and their readiness to support the country’s defense and sovereignty, contributing to stability on the European continent.