The deputies greeted the President of Ukraine with a standing ovation – and then listened to him attentively.
Brussels In an emotional appeal to the European Parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently called for his country’s admission to the European Union. “We are fighting for our rights, for our freedom, for our lives. And now we are fighting for survival,” Zelensky said in a video message on Tuesday at the beginning of a special session of parliament. “But we are also fighting to be equal members of Europe,” said the President, according to the parliamentary translation.
“The European Union will be much stronger with us. That’s for sure,” said Selenski. “Without you, Ukraine will be alone.” Ukraine has proven its strength.
He called on the EU states to stand by Ukraine and not leave the country alone in the face of Russian aggression. “We want to see our children live. Prove you’re with us. (…) Prove that you are actually European.” Then life will win against war.