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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared this Monday that there are increasing indications pointing to Russian drones operated from Russian tankers located in the Baltic Sea that forced the interruption of the operation of several airports in Denmark, and added that these incidents, which have also occurred in Norway, should be considered as "military activity" by Russia against European countries.
"There is growing evidence that Russia may have used its oil tankers in the Baltic Sea to launch drones; drones that have caused significant disruptions in Northern Europe," Zelensky said in his video address to the Warsaw Security Forum.
Zelensky added that "if the tankers that Russia uses are serving as a platform for drones" they should not be allowed to operate in the Baltic Sea.
"This is de facto Russian military activity against European countries. That is why Europe has the right to close its straits and maritime routes to protect itself," he hammered home.
The Ukrainian president also said that the Russian war in his country will most likely end through diplomatic means, and asked that when negotiating peace, no "geopolitical voids" be left that would allow the Kremlin to act again as it has against Ukraine.
Zelensky also insisted that he aims to regain the territorial integrity of his country, stating that "Russia will not redraw the borders of Ukraine".
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who opened the forum minutes earlier, stressed that Western and transatlantic societies must be clear that "this war is also our war."
He explained that it is often heard in Warsaw and anywhere else in the world people saying "it's not our war", that they don't want to pay for it by sacrificing their money or soldiers.
"We have to realize that this is not about loving Ukraine. It's not about good or bad experiences related to the history involving Ukraine. It's about solidarity (with a country) that has been attacked by an aggressor. It's about security, protection, and the possibility of Western civilization surviving," Tusk warned.
"Like it or not, this is our war, not only out of solidarity with those who are being attacked, but for our fundamental interest. If we lose this war (…)" the consequences will not only affect our generation, but also future generations. In Poland, in Europe, in the United States, in all corners of the world. There is no doubt about it," he stated.
