The president of the She works (parliament) of Ukraine, Ruslan Stefanchukwarned this Monday that “Putin’s Russia poses an existential threat to European security” and that his country has to win the war because it is “the only way to protect the European continent” from Russian expansion.
«The escalation of Russian atrocities in Ukraine and Moscow’s expansionist ambitions leave no room for illusions»said Stefanchuk during his participation by videoconference in the Conference of Presidents of European Parliaments held in Palmacapital of the Spanish island of Mallorca.
During his speech, he said that the “large-scale illegal Russian invasion” of Ukraine highlights the need for the response of the European Union to crises and external threats “be more solid” in the face of aggression, with the purpose of “supporting global peace and security.”
Stefanchuk assured that Ukrainians are very grateful for the military, economic and humanitarian support of the European Union, which has shown a unity that “deserves to be taken as an example.”
The president of the Ukrainian Parliament described those present at this meeting as “friends” and then showed his intention to be very sincere: The war in Ukraine has entered a dangerous phase due to the increase in pressure from the Russian Army, he said.
Since last January, Russia has launched almost 1,000 missiles, 1,300 drones and nearly 7,000 aerial bombs on Ukrainian territory; The total explosive power of the combined attacks exceeds 9 kilotons, Stenfanchuk said.
Furthermore, he stressed that only 3 percent of all this weapons have hit military objectives and 97 percent have hit civilian infrastructure. “Russia’s bombing campaign constitutes a mass atrocity,” he said.
“This is the reality in which we Ukrainians live every day,” he lamented.
Therefore, Ukraine welcomes “with great satisfaction the clear signals” of Europe’s support for its country and its “determination” to increase military aid and defense technological development.
In this context, Stenfanchuk also congratulated himself on the “long-awaited” support of the United States House of Representatives for the Ukrainian cause with the approval of direct aid of 61 billion dollars, about 57 billion euros.
“We need firm political decisions that have an immediate effect on Ukraine’s ability to defend itself: we are counting on you, our partners and friends, to save the lives of our citizens and ensure that the enemy does not knock on your door tomorrow.”stated the Ukrainian representative.
Stefanchuk conveyed a “very clear message” about the military victory and Ukraine’s accession to the European Union: “They must be an essential part of our common objective.”
Finally, he specified that his country immediately needs seven missiles Patriot for its air defense, with a regular supply of units and spare parts. EFE (I)
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