At the EU summit in Brussels, the Ukrainian President calls for more speed in military aid.
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Update from February 9, 3:30 p.m
.: "I have to force him to help Ukraine and constantly convince him that this help is not for us, but for the Europeans," said Ukrainian President Selenskyj, now with a view to Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview by
Spiegel
and the French newspaper
Le Figaro
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Because of the battle tank debate, he sees the relationship with Germany in a "difficult phase," he said.
At the same time, Zelenskyy thanked Germany for the delivery of the Iris-T air defense system.
This "saved a lot of lives".
Ukraine's relationship with Germany is "wave-like, it's up and down," he said.
Zelenskyj also criticized European heads of state and government, whom he had asked for weapons and sanctions "every day".
"If everyone knew that Putin was going to invade our country, why didn't they impose sanctions?
It's absolutely ridiculous when you all stand up for us publicly and still like to dodge sanctions or withhold guns," he said.
Referring to the support of allies in the first days of the Russian attack on his country, Selensky said: "I'm not saying that it went ideally." When asked if he was satisfied, he would give an honest answer when the war was over .
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Photo from February 9th: Zelenskyj at the EU summit in Brussels
© Olivier Matthys/dpa
EU summit in Brussels: Selenskyj is pushing for main battle tank deliveries
Update from February 9, 2:20 p.m
.: Selenskyj urges the EU countries to deliver fighter jets: Ukraine “really needs ammunition, modern tanks, long-range missiles and fighter planes,” he appealed in his speech at the EU summit.
"We have to be faster than the attacker," he warned member states.
"This story can be repeated in other places in Europe." Russia has a whole arsenal of attack options, he explained, also referring to cyber attacks and targeted misinformation.
Over the past year, Europe has become stronger, said the Ukrainian President, who once again thanked everyone for the support that had already been received.
"Thank you for the military support you are already providing and thank you for doing more," he said.
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A British Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 fighter aircraft during an exercise.
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EU summit: Meloni is upset about the Selenskyj-Macron-Scholz meeting
Update from February 9, 12:14 p.m
.: Giorgia Meloni has now criticized the three-way meeting of Macron, Selenskyj and Scholz in Paris as “inappropriate”.
"I understand that (...) public opinion in one's own country sometimes takes precedence, but there are also moments when this is counterproductive.
I think that was the case here," said the Italian Prime Minister in Brussels.
"Honestly, I found this invitation inappropriate."
Zelenskyi had spoken of a "spontaneous idea" upon his arrival in Paris, reinforcing the impression that the meeting had been organized at the last minute.
Macron rejected the allegation.
"I wanted to receive Selenskyj, together with Chancellor Scholz," he said.
"I think that's our role.
Germany and France have had a special role on this issue for eight years,” he added.
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Georgia Meloni arrives at the EU summit in Brussels
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Zelenskyj in Brussels - standing ovations from MEPs
Update from February 9, 11:07 a.m
.: The European Parliament welcomes Volodymyr Selenskyj with great applause: the MPs rose from their seats.
Parliament Speaker Roberta Metsola emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for European values.
"The future of your nation is in the European Union," Metsola said to the Ukrainian president.
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Members of the European Parliament rise from their seats before the speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Triple meeting of Zelenskyj, Macron and Scholz in Paris
Update from February 9, 9:39 a.m
.: Selenskyj is traveling abroad with his EU summit visit for the second time since the beginning of the war.
The evening before, Selenskyj had pushed for the delivery of fighter jets when he met Macron and Scholz.
Earlier, the Ukrainian President visited London, where he met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III.
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First report from February 9th
: Munich – After his visits to London and Paris, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is expected in Brussels on Thursday (February 9th).
Zelenskyy announced that he would like to meet EU heads of state and government there.
A special EU summit will be held in Brussels on Thursday and Friday to discuss further aid to Ukraine.
Migration and the competitiveness of the EU are also topics.
EU summit with Zelenskyy – Ukrainian head of state flies together with Macron
Zelenskyy's participation in the summit, two weeks before the anniversary of Russia's attack on Ukraine on February 24, is intended to be a symbol of Europe's unity towards Russia.
On Wednesday evening, Selenskyj met French President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in Paris.
Earlier, the Ukrainian President visited London, where he met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III.
came together.
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Macron and Zelenskyj now want to fly to Brussels together.
As the Elysée Palace announced, Macron and Selenskyj will start at 8.30 a.m. from Villacoublay near the French capital.
Your arrival in Brussels is expected at 10:00 am.
With his current trip, Zelenskyj is traveling abroad for the second time since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.
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