"Europe means freedom, this is our way of life and this is the home of Ukraine". Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his historic speech to the European Parliament.
“When the rule of law prevails, when states tend to protect open societies, then a union of peoples in equality is achieved. Between a people and a president there is only one barrier, the elections; this is Europe, this is our way of life . For Ukraine this is our home, the path to take to return home», added Zelensky, speaking to the Eurochamber. “They stand before us to defend the home of our people. We will win to enter the European Union», continued the leader of Kiev.
«Welcome to Brussels, dear Volodymyr Zelensky. In the heart of the European family, to which Ukraine belongs . We will support Ukraine every step of the way towards our Union,” said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen .
Zelensky has arrived in Brussels to participate in the summit of EU heads of state and government. In the afternoon, the whirlwind of meetings with the 27 leaders, including Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
An interview requested by the leader of Kiev himself, to communicate the "gratitude" of the Ukrainian people towards Italy for the aid received . Again from what has been learned, Meloni confirmed to Zelensky Italy's support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Brussels is the second leg of the Ukrainian leader's trip to Europe, who arrived yesterday in London by surprise and then landed in the French capital in the evening. After being received at Downing Street by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , Zelensky addressed the British Parliament and was then received in audience by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace. "Give wings to freedom," he said with a poetic image, underlining the country's need to receive new jets.
Sunak confirmed that the British "Challenger 2" tanks promised by London to Kiev will be deployed by March .
Then, in the evening, the meeting in the French capital with Scholz and Macron, who confirmed the commitment of France and Germany to " bring Kiev towards final victory ".
(Unioneonline/vl)