Senior US defense official says “anecdotal reports” of Russian troops in Ukraine disobeying orders
During a meeting with Ukraine’s prime minister on Monday, European Council President Charles Michel and other participants “need to interrupt the meeting to take cover when missiles hit the Odesa region again,” an EU official said. European Union told CNN.
In a reading of Michel’s visit, the non-Ukrainian official said that President Michel and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video link from Kyiv, and their discussions. they “focus on how the EU can best continue to assist Ukraine in meeting the humanitarian, economic and military challenges it currently faces”.
Speaking in Odesa, Michel said he wanted to confirm with Zelensky and “to all Ukrainians, that our support will be maximum” and that the EU “will provide as much as possible” of military equipment. the.
He also said the EU is working with the international community to “mobilize financial support, expertise, so you can tackle the humanitarian challenges, also run the country, and you need liquidity.” and start rebuilding of the country. ”
Michel added, “We know that you and the people of Ukraine are fighting for your homeland, for your children’s future, for your freedoms, but you are also fighting for principles, values and common democracy in Europe. ”
“And that is why it is our moral duty to support you as much as we can,” he said.
In a video statement, Zelensky thanked the European Council president for his support and for Ukraine’s “equal capacity in the family of the European Union”.
“And in this difficult time – of bombardment and war – your brave position and presence, directly in Odesa, is not only welcomed, but expressed a great deal of gratitude,” the house said. Ukrainian leader added.
Earlier, on Monday, Serhiy Bratchuk, a spokesman for the Odesa regional military government, said that Russian forces fired four Onyx . cruise missiles In the area.