The coming winter will be a real test for both Ukraine and the world, which must finally free itself from Russian energy dependence.. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his speech at the annual meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) in Kyiv..

“This is the most difficult winter for the whole world... Russia is doing everything to break the resistance of Ukraine, the resistance of Europe and the resistance to the world in 90 days this winter. This is what Russia hopes for, this is its last argument,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. – Ahead of 90 days that will decide more than 30 years of independence of Ukraine. 90 days that will decide more than all the years of the existence of the European Union. Winter will determine our future"

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Also, according to him, the world should isolate Russia and its citizens as much as possible.. After all, only the maximum visa restrictions, the president is sure, will encourage Russians to “not just populism, but a noticeable movement, noticeable courage”.

In addition, he noted the importance of fighting Russian propaganda..

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Recall, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, during a meeting with European colleagues in Brussels on September 9, said that Russia's energy blackmail against Europe began a long time ago, but it is causing increasing concern as the heating season approaches.. He is confident that the countries of the continent must firmly resist the efforts of Russian President Vladimir Putin to intimidate them this winter by manipulating energy prices..