But Zelenskiy was not only full of praise for the alliance.
“Some European leaders are thinking about holding elections and so on at the expense of Ukraine, but President Putin is focused on winning this war. He has no intention of quitting on his own. No,” he warned.
He added: “If someone in Europe thinks they can sell Moscow, Ukraine, or other countries like the Baltic States, the Balkans, Georgia, or Moldova, and get something in return, then this simple… “I want you to remember this truth: No one can enjoy a calm sea in still water,” he added. It’s a storm. ”
He is likely referring to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who spoke by phone with the Russian president on Friday amid preparations for next year’s early elections.
The phone call was criticized by some European allies, with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius saying on Tuesday that the talks were “not as effective as we all expected” and that President Putin was “on “I have no intention of negotiating,” he had to admit. DPA news agency reported.