Zelensky warned the EU that North Korea would send 100,000 troops to fight against Ukraine after 1,000 days of war.

As 1,000 days have passed since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky called on the EU to put “more pressure” on Vladimir Putin through sanctions, but above all to allow its military to attack Russia on its territory. Asked for. After United States President Joe Biden ended the embargo on weapons sent to Kiev, pressure is increasing on Germany, the main European country that possesses missiles of this type. And Zelensky also warned that while allies have pending issues like elections (taking a dig at the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, who recently spoke to Putin), Moscow is only thinking about war. And he has assured that the number of Korean troops stationed along the North’s border, now about 10,000, could increase to 100,000 troops.

“Putin is focused on winning this war. It won’t stop on its own. The more time you have, the worse things get. “Every day is the best time to put more pressure on Russia,” Zelensky said in a speech via videoconference to the European Parliament. “It is clear that without some key factors, Russia will lack real motivation to engage in meaningful negotiations,” added Zelensky, who believes the solution lies in attacking “ammunition depots on the territory of Ukraine.” Being able lies in improving Ukraine’s conditions on the battlefield. “Russians”, “disrupt your military logistics” and “destroy your air bases”.

“Together we have achieved a lot, but we must not be afraid to do more every day,” Zelensky argued before the European Parliament. “They know very well that Putin does not value people or rules. He only gives importance to money and power. We have to overcome this to restore peace.” Given the help he has requested – sanctions as well as permission to attack Putin’s home – he is optimistic that 2025 could be “the year of peace”.

In a pre-election tone, the head of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber, took advantage of his speech to attack the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. “Biden has shown leadership in allowing the use of weapons (on Russian soil). Scholz said he would take all steps with his American friends. Give them the Taurus missiles they need,” he defended.

Socialist Iratex García has also been in favor of ending the ban on Russia using donated weapons to attack its territory. “Zelensky and the Ukrainian people do not need big applause and words. “They need weapons because wars are not won by the power of words alone, they are won by ammunition, tanks and the security of territory,” he said: “If the EU were attacked tomorrow, would we be able to defend ourselves? Is it legal to attack? “Where does the enemy attack us?” The Ukrainian people pay the price for the red line we impose on ourselves.

“Supporting Ukraine is not only a moral obligation, it is also a direct investment in the security of Europe. These Thousand Days have shown us that the Russian regime is capable of the worst, and that lasting peace can only be achieved if we stand firm in the face of autocrats. Europe should double its support for Ukraine,” said liberal Valery Heyer.

Nicola Procaccini, spokesman for the far-right ECR, warned of an agreement on terms favorable to Moscow to end the crisis, saying “peace on difficult terms is like feeding the crocodile and waiting for the last crocodile to attack us.” As it is.” The left has lamented the “brutal” consequences of the Russian invasion, emphasizing that war-like rhetoric should be avoided and pressure should be increased on Russia and China to end the war with a “long and lasting” peace that Respects international law and order. As Europa Press reports, the situation in Ukraine is not the strongest.

The far-right group Patriots for Europe has spoken out against the position maintained by the EU, whose spokesperson, Hungarian MEP, Kinga Gal, has assured that “it has not helped to end the war.” “We have to focus on building peace before anything else,” said the Fidesz deputy, the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is convinced that Donald Trump’s victory paves that path.

In parallel with these interventions in the European Parliament, a meeting of EU defense ministers took place. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has defended the lifting of the embargo on weapons delivered to Kiev, but acknowledged that it is the countries’ decision. “NATO has previously said that when allies deliver weapons systems to Ukraine, it is best not to impose sanctions. There is a consensus, but then it is up to each partner what they do,” he said.

EU High Representative Josep Borrell was also in favor of the measure. “It seems appropriate to me to provide weapons not only to stop arrows but also to attack archers,” he said after the last meeting of foreign ministers of his mandate.