Ukraine crisis: Poroshenko appeals for support from the West
- 9 years ago
With the conflict in eastern Ukraine very much the dominant theme at the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has made a fresh appeal to the West for further backing.
In an address to attendees on the second day of the convention, he asked for weapons to be supplied to Kyiv, to assist the armed forces against pro-Russian rebels.
It’s a subject Western politicians have had heated debates about.
Angela Merkel rightly stresses diplomatic approach to crisis. But different means support. Sanctions. Defence could be another. #MSC2015— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) February 7, 2015
“I know that many experts have argued that enhancing our military will provoke further aggression. On the contrary, we have seen that the lack of defence capability triggers offensive operations against Ukraine and spins the escalation,” said Poroshenko. “Over the course of the conflict, we have proven to be responsible, that we will not use defensive equipment to attack. The stronge
In an address to attendees on the second day of the convention, he asked for weapons to be supplied to Kyiv, to assist the armed forces against pro-Russian rebels.
It’s a subject Western politicians have had heated debates about.
Angela Merkel rightly stresses diplomatic approach to crisis. But different means support. Sanctions. Defence could be another. #MSC2015— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) February 7, 2015
“I know that many experts have argued that enhancing our military will provoke further aggression. On the contrary, we have seen that the lack of defence capability triggers offensive operations against Ukraine and spins the escalation,” said Poroshenko. “Over the course of the conflict, we have proven to be responsible, that we will not use defensive equipment to attack. The stronge