EU countries cannot afford not to win together with Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression – it will be the end of Europe if Ukraine loses, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.
"We all lived in anticipation of a quick war. And Putin lived in anticipation of a quick war, only he imagined it differently," the minister said in an interview with Forbes Ukraine.
According to Kuleba, in European countries the narrative is as follows: if the war lasts a long time, "we will still be with you as long as necessary for your victory."
"This was heard both from EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and from ministers. For Europe, this is an existential war. Europeans understand that this is about them too. They cannot afford not to win this war together with Ukraine. This it will be the end of Europe if Ukraine loses," the minister said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Azerbaijan plans to start gas supplies to 2 more European countries in 2026 – President
21:03, 06.01.2026
Zelenskyy: Trump will consider security guarantees for Ukraine for 30-40-50 years, currently offers 15 with possibility of extension
10:51, 29.12.2025
Estonia allocates EUR 2 mln to support Ukraine's energy sector
20:52, 23.12.2025
Zelenskyy: Ukraine, Portugal sign agreement on partnership in production of naval drones
15:55, 20.12.2025
IAEA: Situation in Ukraine's power system at its worst since Sept 2024
12:09, 20.12.2025
LATEST
Most difficult situation remains in certain districts of Kyiv and on the left bank of the Kyiv region – PM Svydyrenko
12:29, 12.01.2026
Kyiv 9th grader stabs teacher and classmate, faces criminal charges
11:54, 12.01.2026
Norwegian FM Eide arrives in Kyiv
11:35, 12.01.2026
Key stage of power supply restoration in Kyiv and region completed – Dpty Energy Minister
11:22, 12.01.2026
EU audit confirms Ukraine's pesticide and veterinary drug controls meet bloc's standards