European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen applauds after an address by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky via video link, during an extraordinary session on Ukraine at the European Parliament in Brussels, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls in a live video address to the European Parliament for the EU to “prove” it is with Ukraine as the country resists Russia’s invasion.
“Without you, Ukraine is going to be alone. We have proven our strength. We have proven that, at a minimum, we are exactly the same as you are. So do prove you are with us, do prove that you will not let us go,” Zelensky says.
He adds that his country is fighting “to be equal members of Europe.”
‘I can no longer say hello or good evening because every day is the last day,’ Zelensky says. “Lives are being sacrificed for values, for rights, for freedom, to have the same equality that you enjoy. We will win, I’m sure. I would like to hear you say that Ukraine’s choice to be part of Europe is also your choice. We want to be members of the EU. Without you, Ukraine will be alone.”
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledges applause after an address via video link to an extraordinary session on Ukraine at the European Parliament in Brussels, March 1, 2022. (Screenshot)
He ends his speech with a fist-clench victory gesture, and garners a lengthy standing ovation.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledges applause after an address via video link to an extraordinary session on Ukraine at the European Parliament in Brussels, March 1, 2022. (Screenshot)
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