Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said US President Joe Biden should visit Ukraine next week at a NATO summit in Brussels while he is in Europe.
“Why not – a very good friend of mine, a very good friend of Ukraine, Joe Biden, the leader of the global world, who is now demonstrating leadership – why not come here next week as a symbol of our solidarity? ” Poroshenko, dressed in a military vest and flanked by soldiers in Kiev, told DailyExpertNews’s Jim Acosta.
The president will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to attend a NATO summit on March 24 and will also attend a European Council meeting, the White House said.
“That would be a very right step for demonstration, the whole world is with us against Russia,” Poroshenko added.
The president will travel to Brussels, Belgium, to attend a NATO summit on March 24 and will also attend a European Council meeting, the White House said.
Biden will “discuss ongoing deterrence and defense efforts” at NATO’s summit and reaffirm the US commitment to its NATO allies, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.
He will also attend a planned European Council summit to discuss our shared concerns about Ukraine, including transatlantic efforts to impose economic costs on Russia, provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the violence and other address issues related to the conflict,” she said. said.
Poroshenko also said Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “crazy maniac” and said the Ukrainians have “bulletproof unity”.
Poroshenko called for tougher sanctions against Russia. “We need to take additional measures to increase sanctions and increase arms supplies to Ukraine to prevent Putin [go back] to Russia,” he added.
“We are not just fighting for Ukrainian soil. We are fighting for European security, freedom and democracy and for global security. And also for you, for the United States,” Poroshenko said. “My request is please, help us save the world. Help us save Europe. Help us save you.”
