Russia plans to seize Odessa and break into the borders of Romania and Moldova - Zelensky

Such actions were already conducted in the Balkans, tried to manipulate public opinion in Romania, and to keep Moldova for three decades in poverty and instability to bring under control. "And if Europe loses, if Europe loses in Moldova this year, it will encourage Russia to interfere even more in your countries, taking away your resources from you, your sovereignty and even your history. And that is why the support of European Moldova is an extremely important task for all of us.

He recalled that Russia is considering Ukraine as an independent state, and as a source of resources and a military base for its subsequent invasions. Therefore, everyone in the region deals with the same source of destruction. "Today, I suggest that we are focusing on three things - defense, unity and real development. And you can all see that Putin does not want to end this war.

Therefore, he believes that while he can fight and dominate his allies, he remains politically alive," the President said. According to him, regardless of what Putin is convinced, European countries should put Russia in a situation where the aggressor country will be forced to seek peace and political survival by non-military means. According to Zelensky, it is quite likely scenario and it depends on Ukraine's defense capability.

"Defensive support of Ukraine - we need it to protect our cities, our villages from Russian attacks and to make Russia feel the real price of war in them at home. The air defense systems and drones are key. Other key tools are sanctions. Your support for common European sanctioning decisions is vital.

As Zelensky explained, Ukraine needs stronger support, especially regarding the Russian oil tankers and Russia's financial sector: "And with regard to the ceiling of oil prices, the ceiling of 45 dollars per barrel is better than 60 - it is clear, it is true, but the real world will come with a ceiling of $ 30. It is a level that will really change the course in Moscow.

" At the end of the speech, the Ukrainian president drew the attention of the audience that the summit is taking place in Odessa, which is constantly attacked by the Russians. "This beautiful city is a target for Russia, Russia wants to destroy it, as it has already done with countless cities, villages in the occupied territories. Russian military plans indicate this region, Odessa, and then to the border with Moldova and Romania, and of course, we will need to defense.