Scepticism about assistance to Ukraine is not in the interests of any European country, as this is a confrontation with Russia, which opposes European rules and values.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in an interview with DR Nyheder, which he quoted on social media.
“From a pragmatic point of view, having a strong Ukraine is important and even necessary. If European aid stops, the consequences can only be dangerous or very dangerous,” the head of state noted.
The first scenario involves an escalation of Russian hybrid attacks. Zelenskyy recalled that Russia has already resorted to such actions in Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, Germany, Finland and Denmark. If support for Ukraine stops, these attacks could become widespread. The President described this as the milder of the possible scenarios.
The second, far more dangerous option is Russia’s further advance into Europe. According to Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin wants to restore the influence Russia had in Soviet times, including over the Baltic states and Moldova.
“That means it also concerns countries that are in NATO, which means NATO will have to respond. All of Europe and the United States will be involved,” the President explained.
Zelenskyy also drew attention to threats at sea. Russia, he said, could block the Baltic Sea in the same way it is currently blocking the Black Sea.