Ukraine’s Allies Brace for Long War as Zelenskiy Calls for Speed
- German, French leaders reinforced pledges of support in Munich
- Zelenskiy urges faster weapons deliveries to defeat Russia
Emmanuel Macron speaks at the 2023 Munich Security Conference on Feb. 17.
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Germany and France warned that Russia’s war could drag on well into the future as the leaders reinforced their support for Kyiv, while Ukraine’s leader made a plea for speeding up weapons deliveries.
“It is wise to prepare for a long war,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at the Munich Security Conference Friday. France’s Emmanuel Macron drove home the point, saying he’s prepared to intensify aid, but stressed that “we are ready to withstand a longer conflict.”