Zelensky, Áder discuss need for increasing international pressure on Russia

21.05.2019 10:35

Ukrinform

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with President of Hungary János Áder, who arrived in Kyiv to attend the inauguration ceremony, the president’s press service reported on Monday evening.

In particular, the parties discussed the cooperation of the two countries in the issue of further increase in international pressure on the Russian Federation

Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that the Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine and Russia’s occupation of Crimea required an extension of international pressure on the Russian Federation.

Also, the Ukrainian President noted that Hungary was one of the first in the world to recognize the independence of Ukraine.

He also said he hopes that Budapest will resume its support for the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine.

In addition, Zelensky stressed the importance of practical steps in the economy, infrastructure development, social sphere and border cooperation, which would help bring Ukraine closer to Hungary and show a mutually beneficial result of interaction.

The President of Ukraine thanked János Áder for congratulations on winning the elections and assuming office.