Zelenskyy: "now pragmatism prevails, we need weapons" | Video

Brussels (Belgium), Feb 9 (EFE) - (Camera: Leo Rodriguez) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called on European leaders to impose "pragmatism" and move "from words to deeds" by giving them weapons to fight against Russia.

SOUNDBITES IN ENGLISH AND UKRAINIAN OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE, VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY, AND IN ENGLISH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, URSULA VON DER LEYEN.

VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY:

1. "It may sound flippant, but it's not cynical, it's pragmatic. Emotions were certainly dead on the ground on February 24 last year. Now pragmatism is the order of the day. We need weapons.

2. "There are positive signs and that is what I am keeping and I hope that these positive signs will be translated into concrete steps.

3. "Today I have heard about the availability of weapons and support, including airplanes.

Metadata

Date: 09/02/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Unrest and conflicts » Conflict (general)
Unrest and conflicts
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 169 seconds
Reference: 7001237652
Relevance: Normal