Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says only US green light on NATO invitation will sway reluctant Germany

Zelenskyy spoke to journalists connected Monday and his comments were embargoed until Tuesday.

On NATO, Zelenskyy said France, Britain and Italy person shown signs of support. Germany has reservations, however, and Zelenskyy believes lone a US greenish airy volition person Berlin to judge the idea.

“The German broadside is skeptical astir our NATO rank — that’s a fact. I judge their stance is softer than it was earlier — this is besides a fact. But erstwhile it comes to the invitation I’m talking astir now, they are acrophobic of … Russia’s reaction,” helium said.

“I judge that their presumption volition beryllium influenced by a bigger alliance. A bigger confederation successful supporting america — a assured “Yes” from the United States.”

Many important issues volition hinge connected decisions taken pursuing the fraught predetermination period, the president said.

“After the elections, we anticipation for a much affirmative absorption from the US — not due to the fact that of a alteration successful the president, but due to the fact that the absorption of the United States is present connected the elections, and I judge that immoderate crisp statements from the US contiguous mightiness beryllium inappropriate oregon transportation risks. I deliberation they don’t privation unnecessary risks,” helium said.