Zelenskyy discusses Chelsea funds, diplomacy, and strikes on Russian territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer the potential use of Chelsea Football Club sale funds for air defense. He also engaged with French President Emmanuel Macron on diplomacy and reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to striking targets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently discussed with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer the potential use of funds from the sale of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea Football Club to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities. Zelenskyy acknowledged the complexity of the issue, noting ongoing diplomatic discussions. Separately, President Zelenskyy engaged with French President Emmanuel Macron to explore diplomatic avenues and prospects for ending the conflict. Concurrently, a joint statement from Ukraine and E3 leaders (UK, France, Germany) condemned the "Oreshnik" system and outlined five conditions for a lasting peace, underscoring Europe's role. President Zelenskyy also reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to striking targets within Russian territory, stating, "This is a response and a signal that we will not die in silence."
Sources: Радіо Свобода, Українська правда, Громадське, Суспільне Новини
Sources
- Суспільне Новини — "Це відповідь і сигнал, що ми не будемо мовчки помирати": Зеленський про удари по території РФ
- Українська правда — Лідери України, Британії, Франції та Німеччини визначили 5 умов для стійкого миру
- Громадське — Високо оцінили лист до путіна та похвалили успіхи ЗСУ. Після зустрічі із Зеленським лідери формату Е3 оголосили 5 умов миру в Україні
- Радіо Свобода — За гроші від продажу Абрамовичем «Челсі» можна посилити українську ППО – Зеленський
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