Zelenskiy Comments on Russia Drone Strikes, Peace Talks
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Operation Spider Web showed what modern warfare looks like, and why it's so important to stay ahead with technology. All our joint investments in drone production, all our shared battlefield experience. Everything we are doing together with our partners is making your stronger. Talks in Istanbul just ended, and I'm waiting for the minister [INAUDIBLE] A full report. They exchanged documents through the Turkish side and we are preparing an EU release of prisoners of the war. Third, the upcoming NATO summit can strengthen Europe's security. Or if it sends the wrong signal, it will only encourage Putin. The key to lasting peace is clear. The aggressor must not receive any reward for war. Putin must get nothing that would justify his aggression. Any reward would only show him that war pays off.
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