Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who attended a festival in the Austrian capital Vienna, called by video link for more support for the seventh package of sanctions prepared by the European Union against Russia.

According to AA News. Zelensky, in his speech at the festival entitled “4 Gamechager,” said that due to Russia’s closure of the Black Sea, grain could not be taken out of Ukraine, so Moscow held Africa and Asia hostage.

President Zelensky argued that if Europe did not take measures against the threat of starvation, this would lead to a serious emigration movement, and in this regard, Russia had also taken Europe hostage.

Referring to the weapons they demand from Western countries at every opportunity, Zelensky said: "(Russian President Vladimir) Putin does not want dialogue, he only understands the language of weapons. We use these weapons in areas where the Russians want to do so. He buys." He said.

"I suggested to Putin that we solve all issues at the negotiating table like civilized peoples. Instead of talking to us, he has hit us so far," Zelensky said. Use the phrase.

Zelensky, who said that Russia must be held accountable for its actions, called on Austria to provide stronger support for the seventh package of sanctions prepared by the European Union.

Zelensky added that the war led to the strengthening of unity within the European Union, and that after the war his country would become a member of the European family.

Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen and Prime Minister Karl Nehammer, who took part in the festival, also expressed that they would continue to support Ukraine.