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Friedrich Merz @bundeskanzler and I discussed Russia’s attack on the airfield in Leipzig. This is yet another Russian escalation, and it is important that Germany responded. Friedrich briefed me on the measures taken. For my part, I assured him that Ukraine is ready to help – with expertise, experience, or in other areas where Germany may need it. Our teams are already finalizing the text of the Drone Deal, and this will, among other things, definitely provide both Germany and Ukraine with additional defense capabilities. We discussed the substance of the agreement and when we will be able to sign it. We agreed to meet in person. I also thanked Friedrich for Germany’s steadfast support and leadership in protecting the lives of Ukrainians – there will be new air defense packages from Germany this month. Thank you, Germany! Thank you, Friedrich!
This morning I spoke with Chancellor Merz to discuss the hybrid attack at Leipzig airport.
I assured him that the EU stands in full solidarity with Germany in the face of this attack by Russia.
We will keep the EU united despite these escalating and serious acts. The German government has taken strong measures. And the message is clear: hybrid attacks will not go without a clear response.
We are united in our resolve to stand against Russian aggression. We will deter anyone who seeks to undermine our freedom and security.
Russia is seeking to sow distrust and fear among our societies. But it will fail. And we will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes.
I will discuss this topic tomorrow with NATO Secretary General Rutte. And the matter, including additional sanctions, will be prepared by Foreign Ministers at their upcoming meeting under the Irish Presidency.
Finland stands in full solidarity with its ally Germany after the Russian hybrid attack in Leipzig.
We know the Russian playbook. It attempts to intimidate us, to undermine our resolve and our willingness to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. It will not succeed.
We will stand united and deter anyone from attacking our freedom and security.
As the strong measures announced by the German government show, any action against any one of us will be met with a clear response.
Our commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s aggression is unwavering.
I continue to be in close touch with Chancellor Merz and other Allies.
It was from Russia that the first missiles and the first drones came, and they crossed our country’s border from Russian airspace. This escalation cannot and will not remain confined to Ukrainian territory.
Today, we want to warn every airline that uses Russian airspace, every insurer, and everyone who still uses Russia’s key airports: Russian airspace is becoming completely unsafe. Ukraine does not threaten civilian aviation as such – not a single civilian aircraft. There will simply be drones in Russia’s skies on a scale that has to be taken into account. Although the Russian authorities are not properly informing people about this, Russian airspace will effectively be closing – the war started by Russia is closing its skies.
We in Ukraine do not want innocent lives to be lost. That is why we are warning our partners: the safe days in Russia’s skies are over. It is important that this is heard by the ambassadors of countries represented here in Ukraine, as well as by ambassadors working in Moscow. Every one of them knows exactly what Russia’s war means for our country and our people, and they must convey this information to their capitals. It is important that the airlines currently flying to airports primarily in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other key destinations in Russia hear this as well.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and our other institutions will provide international organizations with full information about the dangers in Russian airspace. Drone-infested skies are no place for civilian aviation.
From the evening address.
"Among Catholics, his (Pope Leo's) numbers are more lopsided still: 61 percent favorable, just 14 percent unfavorable. Strongly favorable views outpace strongly unfavorable views among American Catholics by more than 12 to 1."
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“Idolatry not only refers to false pagan worship. It remains a constant temptation to faith. Idolatry consists in divinizing what is not God. Man commits idolatry whenever he honors and reveres a creature in place of God.”
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