President Zelensky travels to Europe, seeking military aid
NPV - October 14, 2024 09:00
Over the weekend, Ukrainian President Zelenky embarked on a whirlwind 36-hour tour of major European capitals to persuade the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany, along with the new NATO secretary general, to provide more military aid. With Ukraine’s military under pressure from Russia on the battlefield, Zelenky wants to shore up support for Ukraine ahead of next month’s US presidential election, which could upend Kiev’s relations with key allies. That’s the content of today’s International Commentary.