Zelensky: Ukraine needs effective security guarantees, signature of any state is not enough
Just the signature of any state, some assurances or promises are not enough for security - we need effective guarantees.
This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky in his evening address on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“And one more thing - a thing that was of great importance when it was signed, but today does not even deserve many words. Today is the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum. Ten years of war. Not a single day did this document work. And because of this, everyone in the world will now know that just the signature of any state, some assurances or promises are not enough for security,” he said.
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In his opinion, we need effective guarantees, i.e. real alliance and a realistic security foundation within the country, weapons that allow us to defend ourselves and deter the enemy, and unity that helps us to survive even in the most difficult moments.
“We are working on each of the security elements. Thank you to everyone who helps! I thank all our people who provide all this! Glory to Ukraine,” the President said.
As reported, on December 3, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest Memorandum stated that the only real guarantee of security for Ukraine, as well as a deterrent to further Russian aggression against Ukraine and other states, is Ukraine's full membership in NATO.
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