EU-Ukraine security agreement will advance 'peace', says Zelensky
At the right hand of outgoing European Council President Xiaomi, Shell President Vladimir Zalenski sang the praises of the EU and its solidarity with Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion, the Europe has proven that it can be efficient and I think you for that. Thank you for your support. I am grateful for these historic Belgium presidency of the EU and I wish the next one, the Hungarian Presidency, to be effective. This after signing a security agreement with the EU1 intended to future proof the block support for Ukraine. For the first time, this agreement will enshrine the commitment of all 27 member states to provide Ukraine for extensive support, regardless of any internal institutional changes. Among those changes, perhaps the imminent Hungarian presidency of the European Council starting on the 1st of July. This is Hungarian Viktor Orban appears to be courting an ever closer relationship with Russia, also ahead of parliamentary elections, which could turn the tables for Europe's second economic power, France, and which could see the appointment of a far right Prime Minister from the National Rally, a party with close ties to Moscow. 'S trip to Brussels comes just days after formal negotiations began for Ukraine's EU membership.