Russia war is ‘the biggest threat to European security’

The leaders of Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania and Ukraine, while condemning Russian aggression, at a summit in Tirana on February 28, Signed a joint declaration in support of Kiev.

President Volodymyr Zelensky Arrived in Tirana He departed late on February 27 to attend the second Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, marking his first visit to Albania since the start of the full-scale invasion.

The declaration states that Russia’s war against Ukraine poses “the greatest threat to European security and international peace.”

The signatories pledged unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and lasting peace, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and the Ukraine peace formula. The two leaders also indicated their readiness to participate in the upcoming international peace summit in Switzerland.

The declaration states: “Russia’s war of all-out aggression against Ukraine has demonstrated the critical need and critical importance of a united and strong Europe capable of confronting global challenges for the peace and prosperity of its peoples.” I am confident,” it says.

Both parties condemned Russia’s plan to hold presidential elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. They also pledged to help bring perpetrators of Russian war crimes to justice and return abducted Ukrainian children.

Leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of information and cybersecurity, support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction efforts, support Kyiv’s EU and NATO bid, and the European aspirations of Moldova, Georgia and the Western Balkans. did.

The majority of states parties to this declaration support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, including NATO and EU member states.

However, Serbia, represented at the summit by President Aleksandar Vučić, has maintained close ties with Russia while maintaining a neutral position regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Albania and Ukraine sign cooperation agreement

Albania and Ukraine have signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on February 28, during a visit to Tirana for the Ukraine-Balkans Summit.