Zelenskyy to seek more war support from a dozen countries in southeast Europe

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support from southeast European countries at a summit in Croatia, despite the absence of the Croatian President due to divided views on the war with Russia. Zelenskyy is discussing peace efforts, security challenges, and cooperation with partners towards NATO and EU membership. He is also hoping for approval to use long-range weapons provided by Western partners to target Russian soil. The summit aims to condemn Russia’s aggression, support Ukraine’s peace efforts, NATO membership, and reconstruction post-war. Southeast European countries are emphasizing the importance of respecting territorial integrity and sovereignty for peace in Europe.