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Zelensky is in Argentina for the inauguration of Argentina's new president Milei.

This is Zelensky's first trip to Latin America, and a rare journey outside of Ukraine since the start of the full scale invasion.

Whilst in Argentina he held meetings with the presidents of Paraguay, Uruguay and Ecuador.

🇵🇾 He thanked President Santiago Peña of Paraguay for his decisive support of Ukraine within international organizations. They discussed ways of developing trade between Ukraine and Paraguay.

🇺🇾 During the talks with Luis Lacalle Pou, Zelensky thanked Uruguay for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. Special attention was paid to the prospect of the Ukraine-Latin America summit.

🇪🇨 With President Daniel Noboa of Ecuador, they discussed the possibilities of developing bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Ecuador: in the field of security, digitalization, trade in agricultural products. He offered to join the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula.

"It is very important for us to have the support and powerful united voice of the countries of Latin America, which support the Ukrainian people in the war for our freedom and democracy.", Zelensky stated.

Zelensky also held a telephone conversation with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. He thanked him for the military assistance provided by France and discussed priority needs and the next French defense package, which will significantly strengthen Ukraine's firepower.

He also emphasized the importance of opening negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the European Council summit.

"Ukraine has fulfilled all necessary recommendations of the European Commission.

The decision of the European Council will have a significant impact on the motivation of Ukrainian society and the army.

In this regard, I highly appreciate President Macron's personal efforts aimed at ensuring the unity of the EU.", Zelensky stated.

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