Zelensky and Norway Discuss Washington Visit Outcomes and Winter Energy Support | Ukraine news - EUROPE SAYS
A follow-up meeting focused on turning recent diplomatic progress into concrete energy and defence steps, keeping Ukraine ready for the hardships of the coming winter. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. . .
A follow-up meeting focused on turning recent diplomatic progress into concrete energy and defence steps, keeping Ukraine ready for the hardships of the coming winter. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre discussed the results of the head of state’s visit to Washington and support for Ukraine’s energy sector, highlighting joint efforts to ensure energy security for the upcoming winter period. Zelensky announced this in a Telegram post. The president expressed gratitude for unwavering support and willingness to work together. Briefed on how things went for us in Washington. The meetings were good, there is diplomatic progress. We are counting on practical results, and missile defense – this is the first priority, a daily necessity. Patriot missiles and our joint productions – this is what saves people’s lives. It is important that there is this antiballistic positivity with America– Volodymyr ZelenskySummary of the Conversation and Prospects for CooperationAlso discussed were possibilities to push Russia toward diplomacy and assessed risks for the upcoming winter. Zelensky expressed gratitude to Norway for willingness to support Ukraine’s energy resilience and they agreed on a schedule of future meetings. In addition, the leaders discussed broad coordination of measures in the defense and energy sectors in light of strengthening Ukraine’s position ahead of winter. On the eve of the visit to the United States, Zelensky had meetings with the U. S. President and senators; the Senate approved a procedural ruling necessary to consider a bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran – 86 votes in favor to 12. A schedule of further meetings was also agreed to continue joint initiatives in the energy and defense spheres to support Ukraine during the autumn and winter period. Tags:NewsNoregNorgenorwaynyheter