During a critical meeting at the United Nations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the growing aggression from Russia against the airspace of Poland, Romania, and Estonia. Zelensky, who has been a vocal advocate for European unity and support in the face of Russian military operations, emphasized that these incursions are not the result of errors but are instead calculated measures by Moscow.
Rutte and Macron expressed shared concerns about the increasing aggression from Russia, with both leaders urging for stronger collective responses to protect European airspace. They discussed potential measures to counteract the incursions, which have raised alarms about the security of NATO members. Zelensky reiterated his call for increased military and economic support from the West to help Ukraine defend its territory and to deter further Russian aggression.
The discussions come at a time when tensions between Russia and the West have been on the rise, with Moscow continuing its military operations in Ukraine and expanding its influence in neighboring countries. Zelensky’s warning comes as NATO members are increasingly concerned about the potential for further Russian military expansion into Eastern Europe. The leaders agreed that the situation demands a coordinated and firm response to ensure the security of Europe.