Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed as a hero in the European Parliament

Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed by European leaders at Brussels (Belgium), Thursday 9 February. He went to Parliament, where he was solemnly received. The Ukrainian president was acclaimed for a long time by the deputies when he entered the hemicycle. Visibly moved, he appealed to all European citizens. “Once Ukraine falls, your way of life will fall.”did he declare.

Claim Weapons

Volodymyr Zelensky came to defend Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, but above all to demand arms. His request was supported by the President of Parliament, who asked the states-members “[d’]quickly consider” of “provide long range weapons” And “airplanes” to Ukraine. The day before, it was Emmanuel Macron who renewed his support for him, assuring from the Elysée that “Ukraine can count on France (…) to win the war“and arguing that”Russia cannot and should not win.” The Ukrainian president is now meeting with the 27 heads of state and government meeting at the summit.