4 minutes agoEU summit '% strong solidarity for Ukraine
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(3 years ago)Very emotional words for the Ukrainian president in Brussels. But concrete promises with savings. Was the effort in Brussels worth Volodymyr Selenskin? The simple coating with a dark cotton shirt of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski during presentations in Brussels made clear what the purpose of his visit is. The shirt carried the stamp [...]
The simple coating with a dark cotton shirt of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski during presentations in Brussels made clear what the purpose of his visit is. The shirt carried the “United24”. This is an indicator for the website, through which Zelenski personally since May last year tries to collect donations and support for Ukraine's defence fight against the Russian attack. The visit to the European Parliament and the European Council -- that is, to the round of the summit of heads of state and government of member states -- serves to seek more European aid and support for his country.
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“Ukraina will be a member of the European Union, a victorious Ukraine”, Wolfymyr Zelenski said in the referral to the European Parliament. That would also be a profit for the EU, according to him. Ahead of the packed plenary hall in Brussels, the Ukrainian president was sworn to defend common European values to the Russian dictator, who would destroy these values. “This is our Europe. This is our way of life. For Ukraine, this is like coming home”, Zelenski called before the Eurodeputs, referring to EU membership talks.
Of course, the Ukrainian president thanked MPs and not only them, but all European governments and people for their unique and historical support to the attack state. His speech was interrupted and accompanied repeatedly with French applause for minutes by parliamentarians. The “these applause does not belong to me, but to all of you”, said Zelenski excitedly, and with that was a consideration for all Europeans and Europeans. “Europe will exist as long as we stay together”, Zelenski said.
Many symbols
The president briefly reiterated his submitted request during London's visit to combat aircraft and longer-range missiles. The concrete requirements he did not make public. Even in terms of his country's desire for a quick EU membership, he did not express himself with any particular emphasis, remaining with symbolic gestures. With EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola he held a large European flag. Europe's anthem was also sung in the shed hall. Volodyr Zelenski held his right hand in his heart and sang hymn too.
Roberta Metsola recently praised the guiding power of his guest friend as an inspiration to his people and the whole world. She said, that Ukraine's country is in the EU. She expressed it, which Voldymir Zelenski did not say in an experimental manner. Ukraine's sacrifices should be assessed by works of Europeans, Metsola said, and that “with a faster EU membership process, with more military assistance. Next step for member states: They must supply longer-range missiles and fighter aircraft. ”
No concrete Promise
The EU Parliament President's request was heard by leaders of the 27 member states, but they gave no concrete promises at the summit that continued in the afternoon. Asked by reporters regarding the developed consultations, the Ukrainian president said, he is grateful for the guarantees, that the EU will stand by Ukraine until it is the winner. But we'll talk about fighter planes. The work is continuing. He can't speak openly about everything because Russia listens, Zelenski told reporters. “I didn't get concrete promises that we should now decide on practical decisions”, Zelenski said. “But I can afford it, come home without concrete promises. ”
EU Membership Depends on Progress
Somehow more concrete was EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. She said that the 10th package of sanctions against Russia is prepared that will also contain measures against Russia's propaganda and holder, Vladimir Putin. These anti - propaganda measures were succinctly demanded by Zelenski. If Ukraine's desire is to be fulfilled this year with the opening of membership negotiations, it left von der Leyeen open. This depends on reform progress. The steps so far in the state of war are appreciated. In the autumn we hope to have positive evidence in the so-called “progress-raport” for the candidate country. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke of a quick process. This time this process should not last 20 years, like for other Western Balkan countries, which have made the promise since 2003 at the Thessaloniki summit.
A Tribunal War Fight against Russian war crimes indictees in Ukraine as requested by the European Parliament, the EU summit did not directly support him. “I assure you, Volydymyr, that we have the political will to bring to justice the resignation”, Commission President von der Leyeen said at the joint press conference with the Ukrainian president. “We'll find a way.” Initially, a special investigative centre should be established at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague.
