American media reported that arrangements are being made for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to visit Germany and France this week to appeal for continued military support. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to deliver his annual State of the Union address later this month, where he is expected to call for domestic unity in preparation for the continuation of the military invasion.
As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues to prolong, the Ukrainian military is facing issues such as a shortage of ammunition and other weapons and the strengthening of its air defense system.
Under these circumstances, American media outlet Bloomberg reports that arrangements are being made for President Zelenskiy to attend a security conference to be held in Munich in southern Germany from the 16th of this week, as well as visit Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France. This was reported to a person involved.
With no agreement reached in Congress regarding military aid to Ukraine in the United States, the country's largest donor country, it is believed that the aim is to urge Europe to continue military aid and also discuss a security agreement for Ukraine's safety. Masu.
Meanwhile, in Russia, President Putin's annual State of the Union address, which will outline the basic policies for domestic and foreign affairs, has been announced by Zyuganov, head of the Communist Party of Russia, to be held later this month.
The 24th marks two years since the invasion of Ukraine, and with Russia to hold a presidential election next month, President Putin is expected to call for domestic unity to continue the military invasion.