The European leaders’ teleconference with the President of Ukraine lasted about ten minutes Volodymyr Zelenskyaccording to a European official.
Mr Zelensky called on Europeans to remain united and to agree on a sixth package of sanctions as soon as possible.
In a teleconference address to EU heads of state and government, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said 74 Ukrainian children had died in the 52 days since the EU approved the latest package of economic sanctions against Russia.
“On April 8, the 44th day of this war, the fifth package of EU sanctions was introduced. And 52 days have passed since then. What happened during this period? ” Zelensky asked, according to an official copy published by his office. “Then, as of April 8, there were 169 children on the list of people killed by the Russian occupiers in Ukraine. “Today there are 243 children,” the Ukrainian president told EU leaders.
“Then, on April 8, 928 educational institutions were destroyed: kindergartens, schools, universities. From today: 1,888 “, he added.
Zelensky stressed that he did not blame the Europeans for Russia’s belligerent stance, but urged them to act quickly to further punish Moscow.
“Of course I want you to understand me: I do not blame any of you,” he said. “The Russian state is solely responsible for everything that happens. But I am convinced that it is obvious to each of you that there must be progress in sanctions for this aggression. And for us it is very necessary. It will help us a lot! “
He added: “I am grateful to all those who are promoting the sixth package of sanctions and trying to make it effective. However, unfortunately, for some reason, it is not there yet “.
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