Kyiv: As European leaders and experts gather in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there is a collective sense that Russia is not willing to stop any time soon. Speaking at the opening of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) Special Meeting, there is clarity on what Ukraine needs now: closing Ukrainian skies to Russian missiles and drones, quick EU membership for Ukraine, and strong security guarantees to prevent future aggression.
Addressing the audience, YES founder Viktor Pinchuk stressed, “Europe has to pay much more if Russia is not stopped today.” He emphasised that Ukrainians are fighting not just for their own country and security, but also Europe’s security. However, recalling President Zelenskyy’s words, he said Ukrainian heroes are not terminators.
