The leaders of the European Union accused Russia of “geopolitical terrorism” on Tuesday over son invasion of Ukraine, warning That it’s not just Kyiv is fate but also The Europe that “lies” in the balance.”
the ton strident in speeches in the European Parliament highlighted the transformation of the EU over the past week of a chat shop in a quick-footed powerhouse.
In a video address to the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the unprecedented measures deployed by Brussels against Russia and in support of its armed forces, including funding of arms deliveries.
“Without you, Ukraine will be alone. We have proven our force. We’ve proven that at the very least, we’re exactly like you,” Zelenskyy said. Kyiv.
“Prove that you are with we do prove that you won’t leave us goes.”
The two senior EU officials, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, expressed full support.
“It’s not just Ukraine that is under attack“, said Michel.
“The right internationalthe rules-based international order, democracy, human dignity are also under attack. This is geopolitical terrorism, pure and simple,” he said.
Von der Leyen called it “a moment of truth for Europe.”
“Destiny of Ukraine is at stake, but our own destiny also lies in balance,” she said.
In the framework of of the EU’s response, she said, Brussels would provide 500 millions euros (560 millions of dollars) in additional funding for help OK with the “humanitarian consequences” of the war, including the stream of refugees in the block.
Michel and von der Leyen highlighted EU measures in coordination with the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Japan.
These include sanctions that force Russia to economy buckle, for example of a trade ban with son banking center targeting President Vladimir Putin and some of his main ministers and assistants as well as the oligarchs supporting up his rule.
There are also a ban on Russian flights in EU airspace and a ban on state-bound Russian media organizations broadcasting in the block.
The European Union is preparing to publish a list of Russian banks is to cut out of the global Interbank SWIFT network.
The EU has also broke a taboo by opening a fund – the European Peace Facility – to pay for the delivery of weapons from EU Member States to Ukraine, at the rate of 450 millions euros.
the steps taken are tougher and have come faster than many – including EU officials and leaders – would ever have thought possible.
“Our European response has been on display over the last, very painful days. This must be our moment “no matter what,” Michel said.
But not at all of Ukraine wish list is accomplished, in particular that of Zelensky plea for son country will “immediately” receive the EU membership.
“Were fighting for survival. And it’s the highest of all motives. But we ask also be equal members of European,” he said.
EU officials, though sympathetic, say there are no shortcuts path for membership and any accession process would take years.
EU countries in NATO is also turn away from Ukrainian demands for a no-fly zone to prevent planes from combat Russian forces to decimate the Ukrainian forces and population centers.
This would essentially mean a menace against the worldthe most grand nuclear power risking a brutal response that could devastate Europe or the world.
“NATO will not be part of of the dispute. NATO will therefore not send troops to Ukraine or move planes in Ukrainian airspace,” NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said. on Tuesday in Poland during a visit to an alliance air base.
The EU is aware of potential backlash if he sends troops, not least because Russia has for about a third of its natural gas supplies.
Michel said that “the protection of our freedom comes to a price.”
He warned Europe public that at some point of recovery of the coronavirus pandemic and soaring inflation, the consequences would be biting.
The leaders of the European Union accused Russia of “geopolitical terrorism” on Tuesday over son invasion of Ukraine, warning That it’s not just Kyiv is fate but also The Europe that “lies” in the balance.”
the ton strident in speeches in the European Parliament highlighted the transformation of the EU over the past week of a chat shop in a quick-footed powerhouse.
In a video address to the meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the unprecedented measures deployed by Brussels against Russia and in support of its armed forces, including funding of arms deliveries.
“Without you, Ukraine will be alone. We have proven our force. We’ve proven that at the very least, we’re exactly like you,” Zelenskyy said. Kyiv.
“Prove that you are with we do prove that you won’t leave us goes.”
The two senior EU officials, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, expressed full support.
“It’s not just Ukraine that is under attack“, said Michel.
“The right internationalthe rules-based international order, democracy, human dignity are also under attack. This is geopolitical terrorism, pure and simple,” he said.
Von der Leyen called it “a moment of truth for Europe.”
“Destiny of Ukraine is at stake, but our own destiny also lies in balance,” she said.
In the framework of of the EU’s response, she said, Brussels would provide 500 millions euros (560 millions of dollars) in additional funding for help OK with the “humanitarian consequences” of the war, including the stream of refugees in the block.
Michel and von der Leyen highlighted EU measures in coordination with the United States, Great Britain, Canada and Japan.
These include sanctions that force Russia to economy buckle, for example of a trade ban with son banking center targeting President Vladimir Putin and some of his main ministers and assistants as well as the oligarchs supporting up his rule.
There are also a ban on Russian flights in EU airspace and a ban on state-bound Russian media organizations broadcasting in the block.
The European Union is preparing to publish a list of Russian banks is to cut out of the global Interbank SWIFT network.
The EU has also broke a taboo by opening a fund – the European Peace Facility – to pay for the delivery of weapons from EU Member States to Ukraine, at the rate of 450 millions euros.
the steps taken are tougher and have come faster than many – including EU officials and leaders – would ever have thought possible.
“Our European response has been on display over the last, very painful days. This must be our moment “no matter what,” Michel said.
But not at all of Ukraine wish list is accomplished, in particular that of Zelensky plea for son country will “immediately” receive the EU membership.
“Were fighting for survival. And it’s the highest of all motives. But we ask also be equal members of European,” he said.
EU officials, though sympathetic, say there are no shortcuts path for membership and any accession process would take years.
EU countries in NATO is also turn away from Ukrainian demands for a no-fly zone to prevent planes from combat Russian forces to decimate the Ukrainian forces and population centers.
This would essentially mean a menace against the worldthe most grand nuclear power risking a brutal response that could devastate Europe or the world.
“NATO will not be part of of the dispute. NATO will therefore not send troops to Ukraine or move planes in Ukrainian airspace,” NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said. on Tuesday in Poland during a visit to an alliance air base.
The EU is aware of potential backlash if he sends troops, not least because Russia has for about a third of its natural gas supplies.
Michel said that “the protection of our freedom comes to a price.”
He warned Europe public that at some point of recovery of the coronavirus pandemic and soaring inflation, the consequences would be biting.