In Krakow, a meeting of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky with the President of the European Council Antoniu Koshta took place. The main topics of the discussion were the extension of sanctions pressure on Russia, military support of Ukraine and integration into the European Union. This was reported by the office of the Ukrainian president.

The European Union decided to extend the sanctions against the Russian Federation for another six months. Ukraine expects strong measures within the framework of the 16th package of sanctions, which will even more limit the ability of Russia to wage war.

Zelensky noted the need to strengthen sanctions pressure as an important tool to influence Putin's regime.

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The parties discussed the development of the Ukrainian defense industry, in particular, the production of drones and long -range weapons. The ability to finance the production of tools is considered due to frozen Russian assets.

Particular attention is paid to the upcoming informal meeting of EU leaders on February 3, where Ukraine is counting on new initiatives for the supply of ammunition.

Ukraine seeks to open several clusters in negotiations to join the EU in the first half of the year. Zelensky hopes for the support of Antoniu Koshta in providing consensus among member countries in the integration processes of Ukraine.

Ukraine insists on the participation of Europe in future negotiations on a peaceful settlement in order to ensure a fair and sustainable world.

Antoniu Koshta confirmed the adherence of the EU to the support of Ukraine as much as it will be necessary, emphasizing the importance of peace for the whole of Europe.

Recall that the President of Zelensky is in Poland, where he takes part in events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Aushvitz-Birkenu.