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Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Dragoş Tudorache
Political group: Renew
Country: Lithuania
Language: EN

 Mr President, this horrendous war on our continent was not supposed to last that long. Putin thought it would be quick. We thought Ukraine wouldn’t stand its ground, and most thought our drive in solidarity as a Union wouldn’t last either. But here we are in a reality where everyone was wrong in the initial planning, except Ukraine and its brave people, who believed in their cause from day one and who fought and died every single of these 700 days. Today, our task must be crystal—clear – Ukraine’s resilience is non-negotiable. Our peace is no longer a natural given right. For both of these reasons, we must equip our Union with what it takes to become a credible, long—term security provider. An articulated defence industry vision, the instruments to deliver it, and a defence commissioner to keep all this together. Now, in the immediate term, we must put our money and weapons where our political mouth is. That is how Ukraine can win this war.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Dominik Tarczyński
Political group: ECR
Country: Poland
Language: EN

Mr President, dear leftists, it’s been two years of Putin’s attack, and what have you done? Nothing. What have you done, Mr Weber, as Germany, what have you done? Five thousand helmets, that’s your achievement. Oh, no: you built Nord Stream 2 and then you blocked the sanctions. That is the fact. What about Belgium? You are responsible for blocking sanctions on Russian diamonds, when we, the conservative Polish Government, were fighting for it. What about Austria? Austria was blocking 12 packages of sanctions because one of their banks was on the list of the war sponsors. What about the rest? All you did was just blocking sanctions, and Poland was first to help when the Russians attacked: 17 million people crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border. So do not lecture us about humanity, about asylums, about refugees, because we do know what the refugee is and what illegal migrant is. I was the first MEP to see massive graves, how many of you visited Ukraine? How many of you visited Lampedusa? I was the one to see illegal migrants.  So let’s make a deal: you take illegal migrants, we’re going to take those who were attacked by...
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Lukas Mandl
Political group: PPE
Country: Portugal
Language: DE

Herr Präsident, liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen! Es ist wichtig und richtig, dass die Europäische Union die Ukraine in ihrem Selbstverteidigungskampf unterstützt. Es ist existenziell für die Europäische Union, für Europa, für die gesamte freie Welt. Und das Jahr 2024 wird zeigen, dass die Europäische Union das selbstständig schaffen muss. Gleichzeitig ist wichtig, was die Kommissionspräsidentin am 1. März 2022 unmittelbar nach Beginn des Angriffskrieges in unserer Sondersitzung hier im Europäischen Parlament gesagt hat, nämlich, dass wir die Hand ausgestreckt lassen müssen an das andere Russland, wie sie gesagt hat. Nur kennen wir das andere Russland noch nicht, kein Gesicht, keinen Namen. Und auch das wird das Jahr 2024 nicht bringen. Wir müssen zusammenstehen, wir müssen zur Ukraine stehen. Wir dürfen den Menschen in der Ukraine keine falschen Vorstellungen davon machen, dass das schnell zu Ende sein wird oder dass es schnell eine EU-Mitgliedschaft geben wird. Aber die Ukraine wird frei sein. Europa wird frei sein, demokratisch, rechtsstaatlich – und dafür lohnt sich jeder Einsatz.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Alessandra Moretti
Political group: S-D
Country: Spain
Language: IT

Signor Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, da due anni l'Ucraina difende con coraggio il proprio territorio e i suoi cittadini dall'illegittimo attacco di Putin. In questi 24 mesi abbiamo assistito a gravissime violazioni del diritto internazionale da parte della Russia, che ha minacciato non solo la sicurezza e la stabilità europea, ma persino tutti i valori di pace e di democrazia che ne stanno alla base. Putin pensava che l'Ucraina si sarebbe accartocciata su sé stessa. Invece, la determinazione del suo popolo e il fermo sostegno europeo non l'hanno permesso. Dal primo giorno, tutte le istituzioni europee si sono schierate al fianco della resistenza ucraina. Un sostegno concreto, che si è tradotto in 80 miliardi tra assistenza umanitaria, finanziaria e militare. L'Europa è decisa a schierarsi per la difesa della democrazia e non lascerà l'Ucraina sola contro un dittatore senza scrupoli come Putin. E questo nonostante il tentativo di qualche leader sovranista, amico del governo italiano, di bloccare le risorse necessarie. Non basta, cari colleghi, sostenere concretamente il popolo ucraino: va difeso lo Stato di diritto in Europa, dove c'è ancora chi pensa di calpestare la libertà e i diritti civili nell'indifferenza generale.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Zdzisław Krasnodębski
Political group: ECR
Country: Greece
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Gdy dwa lata temu Rosja rozpoczęła atak na Ukrainę na wielką skalę, Europa była wstrząśnięta i zszokowana, choć brutalny imperializm Rosji jest znany od wieków w Europie. Trochę znajomości historii by nam się przydało, myślę. Ukraińcy zadziwili nas swoją determinacją i odwagą, ale dzisiaj nastroje są inne i nie możemy zaklinać rzeczywistości. I to, że nastroje są inne, to też nasza wina. Ukrainie brakuje nie tylko sprzętu, ale i ludzi. Maleje gotowość młodych Ukraińców do zaciągania się do wojska. Wielu woli pozostać za granicą. Narastają różnice polityczne w Kijowie. Tylko że w tej sytuacji powinniśmy robić więcej, a nie mniej.  I to dobrze, że Rada Europejska zdecydowała się na dalsze wsparcie finansowe Ukrainy (ta pomoc ma ogromne znaczenie) i że zdecydowała się wreszcie rozważyć użycie zamrożonych aktywów rosyjskich. Gratuluję determinacji i odwagi. Miejmy nadzieję, że nie będziemy czekać następne dwa lata na realne działania w tej sprawie.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Paulo Rangel
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: PT

Senhor Presidente, Conselho, Senhor Vice-Presidente, há dois anos, as tropas russas invadiram Kiev, invadiram a Ucrânia e Vladimir Putin foi claro: queria uma Europa que fosse de Kiev até Lisboa, controlada por Moscovo.  Este desejo de Putin não mudou e, por isso, é fundamental, dois anos passados, que a União Europeia esteja na linha da frente da solidariedade com o Estado e com o povo ucranianos.  É fundamental o apoio financeiro. É fundamental o apoio militar. É fundamental o apoio humanitário. É fundamental avançar no processo de adesão da Ucrânia. É fundamental ligar a Ucrânia à NATO.  Sem estes pilares - apoio financeiro, apoio humanitário, apoio militar, integração na União Europeia e integração futura na NATO, a Europa será mais fraca, a Europa será vulnerável e Putin e os invasores russos terão uma vitória.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Thijs Reuten
Political group: S-D
Country: France
Language: EN

 Mr President, the EU indeed showed unity last week with the Ukraine Facility in support of the brave Ukrainians fighting also on our behalf for our democracy. But make no mistake, Orbán held the other 26 hostage for way too long, and it is an illusion to think he will stop. He delayed and blackmailed you into unlawfully unfreezing EUR 10 billion. Sort it! Use Article 7 and suspend the Presidency, because autocrats will never stop unless we stop them. Putin will not stop either, unless we give Ukraine the military support it needs to win – not just what it needs not to lose. The differences in bilateral military aid by Member States are inexplicable and, frankly, unacceptable. Send the ammunition, sent the jets, send the ATACMs! Ukraine must be able to neutralise the Russian positions from which it is being attacked. Ukraine must win.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Alexander Alexandrov Yordanov
Political group: PPE
Country: Bulgaria
Language: BG

Г-н Председател, приветствам постигнатото споразумение в Съвета за продължаване на солидната подкрепа на Украйна във всички сфери. Това единство и тази решимост трябва да се запазят до пълното прогонване на руските агресори. Необходими са още санкции и непоколебими активни действия. Русия трябва да изпита целия ужас от войната, която започна. Тя трябва да бъде поставена в пълна изолация.  А може би е време и за преустановяване на дипломатическите отношения с нея. Според Виенската конвенция тези отношения предполагат приятелство и сътрудничество, но с Русия на Путин не може да имаме отношения на приятелство и сътрудничество, защото ние не сме Орбан. В междудържавните отношения освен интереси трябва да има и морал, принципи и ценности. Слава на Украйна!
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Raphaël Glucksmann
Political group: S-D
Country: Romania
Language: FR

Monsieur le Président, chers collègues, nous avions cru que l’Europe s’était réveillée de son long sommeil géopolitique, ce sinistre 24 février 2022. Nous avions espéré que, après tant d’erreurs et tant de faiblesses, nos dirigeants ouvrent enfin les yeux et comprennent. Mais les somnambules continuent à errer, hagards, condamnés à une léthargie perpétuelle. Cela fait deux ans. Deux ans! Alors comment se fait-il que les 200 milliards russes gelés dans nos banques n’aient toujours pas été saisis? Comment expliquer ces armes livrées au compte-gouttes et la pénurie de munitions qui frappe la résistance ukrainienne? Où est l’économie de guerre promise tous les quinze jours? Cela fait deux ans, et la France s’enorgueillit aujourd’hui de livrer 2 000 obus par mois alors que la Russie en tire 10 000 par jour sur le front. Tout cela est pathétique. Nous faisons comme s’il s’agissait de soutenir l’Ukraine par solidarité, alors que c’est le réalisme et la conscience de nos intérêts vitaux qui guident notre soutien. La guerre de Poutine n’est pas une guerre pour le Donbass ou pour la Crimée. C’est une guerre contre l’Europe, contre nos démocraties, contre nous. L’heure tourne, et le réveil n’en finit pas de sonner.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Željana Zovko
Political group: PPE
Language: HR

Poštovani predsjedavajući, pozdravljam najnoviju odluku Europskog vijeća o odobravanju pomoći Ukrajini i zaključenje trijaloga koje se desilo sinoć ovdje u Parlamentu o mehanizmu ove pomoći.  Ukrajina već hrabro godinama podnosi teške žrtve za svoje odluke da krene putem europske budućnosti. Hrvatska i svi njezini građani dobro su upoznati s izazovima koje nosi borba za slobodu i europske demokratske vrijednosti. Naši branitelji, uz vodstvo predsjednika Tuđmana, suočili su se s brojnim preprekama i nedostatkom potpore tada slabe Europe. Hrvatska je ne samo uspjela obraniti sebe, nego spriječiti daljnje masakre u Bosni i Hercegovini, dovesti do Daytonsko - pariškog mirovnog sporazuma, oslobođenja hrvatskih teritorija i mirne reintegracije Podunavlja uprkos svim “nevjernim tomama” koje sada vidimo ovdje.  Europska budućnost BiH je na otvaranju pregovora i potpori u borbi protiv autokratskih režima i oni koji gledaju Putinov put misleći da će lako proći zbog oklijevanja konformista. Stoga moramo ostati do kraja uz Ukrajinu, skupa s našim transatlantskim partnerima, i ne dopustiti da nam sudi povijest zbog našeg konformizma.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Eero Heinäluoma
Political group: S-D
Country: Sweden
Language: FI

Arvoisa puhemies, Venäjän raakalaismainen hyökkäys Ukrainassa jatkuu. Hyökkäyksellään Venäjän johto on hylännyt kaikki keskeiset maan antamat sitoumukset ja asettunut näin normaalin eurooppalaisen ja kansainvälisen yhteistyön ulkopuolelle.  Ukrainan kansa käy sankarillista taistelua paitsi itsemääräämisoikeutensa myös kaikkien eurooppalaisten kansojen vapauden puolesta. Meidän tehtävämme on olla kaikilla kyvyillämme Ukrainan tukena. Euroopan unionin on autettava taloudellisesti, humanitaarisesti ja sotilaallisesti.  Venäjän johdon tulee tiedostaa, että se joutuu vastuuseen hyökkäyssodasta ja tehdyistä ihmisoikeusrikkomuksista. Se joutuu korjaamaan jokaisen tuhotyön ja jokaisen vahingon, johon se Ukrainassa syyllistyy.  Ukraina käy taistelua vaikeissa ja vaativissa oloissa. Lupauksemme eurooppalaisesta yhteydestä, EU:n jäsenyydestä, on tärkeä tekijä antamaan suuntaa Ukrainalle. Samalla kun ymmärrämme sodan vaativat olosuhteet, luotamme siihen, että EU-jäsenyyspolku auttaa Ukrainaa tekemään tarpeelliset uudistukset, sitoutumaan demokratiaan ja kansalaisvapauksiin ja korruptiosta vapaaseen yhteiskuntaan.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Tomáš Zdechovský
Political group: PPE
Country: Slovenia
Language: CS

Pane předsedající, Buča, Mariupol, Bachmut, to jsou jména ukrajinských měst, která jsme se my všichni tady v tomto sále naučili postupně vyslovovat, protože to jsou města, kde byla spáchána neskutečná zvěrstva ruské armády. Znásilňování, rabování, vraždění, to je ukázka Putinova režimu. Režimu, který ohrožuje nikoliv Ukrajinu, ale celou evropskou demokracii.  Dámy a pánové, dva roky tady pořád mluvíme o tom, jak je potřeba Ukrajinu podporovat. Tak pojďme pro to něco udělat. Už není čas na zbytečné tlachání, ale je čas na skutečnou akci. Na to, abychom ukázali Ukrajině, že držíme své slovo a že s Ukrajinou počítáme jako s budoucím členským státem Evropské unie.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Marina Kaljurand
Political group: S-D
Country: Poland
Language: ET

Austatud istungi juhataja! Mul on täna kolm sõnumit.  Esiteks: sõda Ukrainas peab lõppema Ukraina võiduga ja rahuga Ukraina tingimustel, see tähendab Putini ja tema lähikondsete ning kõigi sõjakurjategijate vastutuselevõtmist. Ainult nii saab peatada kuritegeliku agressori ja näidata kogu maailmale, et rahvusvaheline õigus kehtib. Teiseks: 50 miljardit eurot Ukrainale on õige otsus, aga sellest ei piisa. Liikmesriigid peavad oluliselt suurendama oma kahepoolset abi Ukrainale ja panust rahu rahastamise meetmesse. Kui Eesti saab panustada 1,5% SKTst, siis peavad seda tegema ka teised. See on tõeline solidaarsus, see on tõeline toetus. Sõda on kallis, aga meie raha ei ole võrreldav elude ja kannatustega, millega maksavad iga päev ukrainlased.  Head ukrainlased, Euroopa Liit on tihti bürokraatlik ja aeglane, valmistab pettumust ja nõutust. Eelmine nädal näitas, et Euroopa Liit on ühtne Ukraina toetamisel. Kinnitan, et teil on siin sõbrad, kes ei lase unustada teie võitlust.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Krzysztof Brejza
Political group: PPE
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Siedemset dwanaście – tyle dni trwa już bohaterska obrona Ukraińców od momentu pełnowymiarowej napaści Rosji. Jest to bezpardonowy atak na suwerenny kraj, który zaczął się 10 lat temu, kiedy to krwiożercze imperium Władimira Putina postanowiło zająć Krym, Donieck i Ługańsk. Porozumienia mińskie pokazały, jak kończy się negocjowanie z wilkiem w owczej skórze. Była to napaść i jest to napaść, cały czas, na nasz kontynent, napaść Rosji na Europę, na europejskie wartości, na europejskie umiłowanie do wolności. Dziś Ukraińcy trwale udowadniają, że wybrali nasz europejski sposób życia, a nie ten narzucony przez sowiecki, a obecnie ruski mir. Na nas, jako na wspólnocie europejskiej, ciąży dziedzictwo wiecznej pamięci, do czego prowadzi przyzwyczajanie się do zła, ile zło może przynieść ofiar i jak zło może zmieniać świat. I my w Europie nigdy nie możemy o tym zapomnieć. I nigdy nie możemy zmęczyć się walką ze złem. Sława Ukrainie.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Riho Terras
Political group: PPE
Country: Italy
Language: EN

Mr President, colleagues, not a day goes by without Russia causing death and pain all across Ukraine. After two years of full-scale war on European soil, Europe has moved very slowly from an ignorant state of mind to a state of alert. I believe it has been a very costly lesson.  The Council decision regarding the EUR 50 billion aid package last week was a much- appreciated lifeline for Ukraine, but we need more. It’s merely one sixth of what Ukraine needs in the coming four years. This particular war cannot be won by sending obsolete military equipment to Ukraine, but military technological supremacy – and that costs money.  Therefore, Estonia calls for an initiative of 0.25 % of GDP to be allocated for Ukraine, which equals EUR 120 billion military aid annually. Together, we can out-power the aggressor. I have no doubt about it. This is for our own security and for our own way of life.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Michaela Šojdrová
Political group: PPE
Country: Greece
Language: CS

Pane předsedající, dámy a pánové, Ukrajina nám ukázala obrovskou odolnost v boji za svobodu své země. Padly tisíce mladých mužů, ale nebudou zapomenuti. Stejně tak nebudou zapomenuty stovky sportovců, kteří bránili svoji vlast a zahynuli nebo jsou zraněni a nemohou se zúčastnit olympijských her. Jejich tváře známe. Snad alespoň jejich fotografie budou symbolicky vystaveny v Paříži. Je nepřijatelné, aby jejich vrazi mohli soutěžit v olympijských soutěžích. Proto voláme po zákazu jejich účasti na olympiádě v Paříži. Nebudou zapomenuty ani tisíce dětí, které Putin nechal odvléct do Ruska na převýchovu a rusifikaci. Budeme ještě rychleji pomáhat jejich návratu domů na Ukrajinu. Rusko nesmí krást děti. Dnešní diskuze v Evropském parlamentu ukázala naše odhodlání bránit Ukrajinu v jejím boji za svobodu. A my musíme vytrvat, aby všechny oběti nebyly marné.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Marcos Ros Sempere
Political group: S-D
Country: Italy
Language: ES

Señor presidente, el próximo 24 de febrero se cumplirán dos años de una invasión injusta y cruel, una invasión que ha sometido a Ucrania y a la Unión Europea a una presión sin precedentes. Pero también ha demostrado la solidaridad y la fortaleza de nuestras instituciones.  Hoy vemos una nueva prueba: el gran acuerdo alcanzado mediante el Mecanismo para Ucrania, 50 000 millones de apoyo financiero de aquí a 2027. Se trata de un fondo para hacer frente de manera más flexible a las necesidades de reconstrucción y de modernización tras la guerra, una herramienta que debe llegar en gran parte a las regiones y ciudades de Ucrania, los verdaderos responsables de la reconstrucción.  Ahora es Ucrania quien debe avanzar en aclarar el papel de las administraciones locales, regionales y nacionales. Debemos brindar a Ucrania el apoyo que necesita, pero sin dejar de lado lo más importante: que los fondos lleguen a quienes realmente lo necesitan. La reconstrucción de Ucrania debe ser sostenible e inclusiva.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Emma Wiesner
Political group: Renew
Country: France
Language: SV

Herr talman! Vi har gjort för lite för att stötta Ukraina och jag skäms över att våra kollegor i Kiev sitter och väntar på Viktor Orbáns dagsform för att få besked ifall man ska få stöd från EU:s ledare eller inte. Vi har gjort för lite och vi måste göra mer.  Ukraina förtjänar ett långsiktigt stabilt stöd från hela EU, och det här måste vi göra
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Clare Daly
Political group: The Left
Country: France
Language: EN

Mr President, since before Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO was in terminal decline. The scam of European moral superiority wasn’t working. A spent force discredited by decades of illegal wars in Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan. Then along came Russia and took the bait, and the whole sorry saga went down the memory hole.  European leaders parading around chanting about glory, draped in flags, pretending to care about democracy and international law while slobbering over arms contracts. It’s easy to see why you’d want the war to go on, but it’s over. While you’re amusing yourselves with your pantomime Churchill acts, Ukraine is running out of men and running out of hope. As European economies tank, few believe that victory is around the corner. Even the White House is backing off, and your support for Israel shows you never cared about democracy. It’s about handouts to arms companies and the might of the US.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Radan Kanev
Political group: PPE
Country: Ireland
Language: EN

Mr President, it’s two years since the start of the full scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine, but it’s also 10 years since the illegal occupation of Crimea and, let me remind you, exactly 20 years since the poisoning of President Yushchenko of Ukraine. Twenty years later, even the so-called useful idiots in this hemicycle must clearly see the intentions of the imperial regime in the Kremlin. Even more importantly, it must be clear what our pragmatic interest as nations in a united Europe is, and it is that defending the independence and internationally recognised borders of Ukraine is the interest of our own national security. Furthermore, isolating Russia economically is our clear interest of our economic independence. A lot of Russian propagandists say that Russia doesn’t like meddling in its backyard, but in the imperial mentality in the Kremlin, their backyard includes not only Sofia and Bucharest, but also Berlin and Moscow.
Debate: The need for unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: TUESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2024
Speaker: Juozas Olekas
Political group: S-D
Country: Spain
Language: LT

Pirmininke, gerbiami kolegos. Iš tikrųjų esame dėkingi ukrainiečiams už mūsų vertybių ir mūsų vaikų ateities gynimą prieš Rusijos agresiją. Buvo gėda, kada beveik du mėnesius negalėjome susitarti dėl paramos Ukrainai. Šiandien turime sprendimą dėl 50 milijardų eurų pagalbos suteikimo. Bet to, visi jau supranta, yra maža. Kolegos minėjo, kad mes vis nepanaudojame tų 300 milijardų eurų įšaldyto Rusijos turto. Mūsų sankcijos nepakankamai efektyviai veikia, bet dar turime tokią gėdingą, beveik legalią prekybą, kuri siekia apie 200 milijardų eurų, – prekybą su Rusija. Kai kurie Ukrainos ir Lietuvos ekspertai siūlo Komisijai apmokestinti karo mokesčiu šią prekybą ir taip surinktume beveik 10 milijardų eurų pagalbą Ukrainai. Kviečiu Komisiją ir Tarybą tą apsvarstyti.