Thunderous and repeated applause for Volodimir Zelensky in the EU Parliament. One year after the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian president is in Brussels and speaking to the eu parliament. He came to thank, to ask for support for the Ukrainian resistance, to continue and speed up the path of Ukraine's entry into the EU. President Roberta Metsola welcomed him. Later the Ukrainian president will meet the European leaders gathered in the extraordinary Council.
Zelensky to the EU: "Let's defend Europe, this is our home"
“Thank you to everyone in Europe for supporting Ukraine in this historic battle. Thank you Roberta because you defend the European model which is also the Ukrainian model, thank you all because you have shown that you want to defend Europe's ambition to be the house of justice and freedom. The day after the Russian invasion you were ready to defend us and 6 days later you carried out the support to the entrance of theUkraine in the EU. This made us even more determined to resist” were the words of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky.
“Today I will thank the European leaders gathered in the extraordinary Council. Europe – continued Zelensky in his speech to the European Parliament – is freeing itself from the bonds of dependence on energy imports from Moscow. He's defending himself against Russian secret services that are infiltrating everywhere. Ukraine is defending itself and, at the same time, trying to reform itself in order to join the EU. For the first time, the EU has sent massive military aid and is evaluating our reforms positively. L'Ukraine will win e will become a member of the EU, a winning EU. We have to defend European integration. Glory to all Ukrainians who fight. Slava Ukraini”, concluded the Ukrainian leader.
Metsola to Zelensky: "Now new aid, long-range systems and jets"
“We know the sacrifice that your people have endured for Europe and we must honor it not only with words but also with deeds”. So the president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola opening the plenary session. “With funds for your people, with help in rebuilding and training your troops. With military equipment and defense systems. And, now, states must quickly consider, as a next step, provide long-range systems and the necessary jets to protect the freedom that too many have taken for granted,” Metsola added.
The visit to the Parliament concluded with the Ukrainian and European anthems and thunderous applause. Queue of Giorgia Meloni controversy on 'Macron's invitation to Zelensky in Paris: “It was inappropriate. Our strength must be unity”. French President Emmanuel Macron replies: “I have no comments to make on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's statements. I wanted to receive President Zelensky with Chancellor Scholz, I think we were in our role. Germany and France, as you know, have played a particular role for eight years on the question of "Ukraine," because he - he added - also led this process together. I think it is also up to Zelensky to choose the format he wants for diplomatic talks ”.
