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Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Marcel de Graaff
Political group: NI
Country: France
Language: NL

Voorzitter, Oekraïne wordt, volgens de secretaris-generaal van de NAVO, Jens Stoltenberg, reeds sinds 2014 opgeleid en bewapend door het Westen. Oekraïne beschiet en doodt reeds sinds 2014 Russischsprekende burgers in het oosten van het land. Een jaar geleden begon Rusland terug te schieten om een eind te maken aan dit racistische geweld. Volgens paus Franciscus is deze oorlog duidelijk door het Westen uitgelokt. Rusland staat namelijk de heerszuchtige ambities van de Verenigde Staten in de weg, omdat het soeverein wil blijven en zijn eigen identiteit wil behouden. Een jaar later staat de EU er slecht voor: zij is zwaar getroffen door haar eigen sancties en de economische vooruitzichten zijn ernstig verslechterd. Erger nog, de Nord Stream-pijpleidingen zijn opgeblazen door de VS. Ik verzoek de Europese Commissie toenadering te zoeken tot Rusland en Noorwegen aan te spreken op zijn rol in deze verschrikkelijke aanslag. We moeten de sancties opheffen en meewerken aan de vrede en de wederopbouw van de economie, identiteit en soevereiniteit van de lidstaten.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Rasa Juknevičienė
Political group: PPE
Country: Germany
Language: EN

Madam President. Thank you, Ukraine. Thank you for defending peace. What would Europe be like if Putin had taken over Ukraine in three days, as he planned? Yes, it was a horrible year. However, it would be much worse if the infection of Putinisation took over a large part of the European continent. Today, Ukraine is winning this war. But it depends on us, how fast the decisive Ukrainian victory will be achieved. A year ago, Ukrainians got not scared fending off terrorist Russia. We are safe behind Ukraine’s shoulders. And we also should not be scared. We must provide Ukraine with everything they need: air defence systems, fighter jets, tanks, long-range missiles. We must deliver on opening EU membership negotiations as soon as possible this year. We must not repeat the Bucharest NATO summit mistake: we must invite Ukraine to join NATO at the Vilnius NATO summit this year. Our bravery will bring the victory faster and save many Ukrainian lives. This can also bring change in Russia itself. But we must not be afraid of the fall of Putin’s regime. I didn’t want to say this – what I will say now today – but I have to. Yes, Berlusconi is horrible, but he is not alone. Socialist Schröder, Socialist Presidents of Croatia, Bulgaria, Socialist leader in Slovakia – let’s condemn all of them. Let’s fight all proxies of Putin on our own courtyards.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Tonino Picula
Political group: S-D
Country: France
Language: EN

Madam President, Madam Commission President, Mr High Representative. The ongoing political crisis in Moldova shows us that Russia is not limiting its assertive actions only to Ukraine. Through disinformation and foreign interference, Russia is trying to provoke a political crisis within the European Union and along European borders. With one year since the start of the Russian aggression, what are the lessons to be learned? There are a couple of them – we need to continue supporting Ukraine as long as it takes to defend itself; we need to make our sanctions more efficient and close all the gaps that enabled their evasion; common foreign, defence and security policies cannot remain the soft spots of our integration; we need to be strategically autonomous when it comes to essential industries and services; we need to continue working together on reducing our energy dependence; prioritising trade and economic relations without insisting on our political values leaves Europe exposed to crisis, and we need more Europe to address all these challenges.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Petras Auštrevičius
Political group: Renew
Country: Lithuania
Language: EN

Madam President, Council and Commission representatives, dear colleagues, Russia’s imperial chauvinism has triggered war in Ukraine, fuelled tensions and instability, and condemned the Ukrainian people to unprecedented suffering. For a whole year we have been hearing lies, slander and threats from Russia, whose intentions remain unchanged – ready to continue the war in the near future. Stopping an aggressive Russia means defeating it on the battlefield in Ukraine, providing the Ukrainians with everything that will enable them to achieve victory, to shorten the war and the suffering it has caused. Dear colleagues, no one here wants to discuss a resolution on two years of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine, so let’s help Ukraine with everything that is necessary, let us continue weakening Russia’s and Belarus’ war capacities and let us punish the guilty according to their unforgivable crimes. It’s a great historical moment and chance for Europe to emerge stronger, more united and less dependent on authoritarian regimes.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Viola von Cramon-Taubadel
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Ireland
Language: EN

Madam President, HR / VP Borrell, President of the Commission, dear colleagues, a year ago, I stood here warning Putin that the attack on Ukraine would be the end of Russia as we know it, that the imperial overstretch would doom Russian hopes of regional domination.  The war that Putin aimed to last three days has been now waging for a year. A dying empire is desperately trying to destroy the Ukrainian state and identity but all this is in vain because the brave people of Ukraine are fighting not to conquer but to defend, not for domination but for survival. The unimaginable price Ukrainians are paying for freedom keeps us all free, because Ukraine is defending us and every democracy, because the freedom that some take for granted is never free, it is paid for by the sacrifice of brave men and women.  We do not need to be convinced: Ukraine is Europe. And we will all continue supporting the bravery for as long as it takes and with all we have.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Harald Vilimsky
Political group: ID
Country: Germany
Language: DE

Herr Präsident, meine sehr geehrten Damen und Herren! Ich habe den Ausführungen des Herrn Selenskyj vergangene Woche in Brüssel hier im Plenum auch gelauscht und habe dazu zwei Anmerkungen. Das Erste: Ich finde es etwas befremdlich, dass dazu keine Debatte stattgefunden hat, denn ein Parlament ist der Ort der Streitkultur, wo Argument und Gegenargument aufeinandertreffen sollen und der Versuch stattfinden soll, irgendwo das Beste herauszufinden. Und das Zweite ist, dass der Herr Selenskyj den Berichten von Medien zufolge herumgegangen ist und Listen ausgeteilt hat, was er von welchem Staat gerne hätte: da ein paar Kampfjets, da ein paar Panzer, jetzt sind auch U-Boote auf der Bestellungsliste. Aus meiner Sicht ist das der falsche Weg. Krieg ist und kann nie eine Lösung sein. Ich weiß, Sie verurteilen jeden hier, der irgendwo die Stimme für den Frieden erhebt, aber ich tue es wieder und erhebe meine Stimme für den Frieden. Dieses Europa ist gebaut auf der Grundlage der Prinzipien Frieden, Freiheit und Wohlstand. Wenn Sie halbwegs ernst genommen werden wollen, dann spielen Sie jetzt eine aktive Rolle bei Friedensverhandlungen. Es geht darum, das Sterben in der Ukraine zu verhindern. Jeden Tag, wo wir mehr Waffen dorthin transportieren, sterben mehr Leute. Daher setzen Sie sich bitte für Frieden ein!
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Anna Fotyga
Political group: ECR
Country: Denmark
Language: EN

Mr President, High Representative, Vice-President. The alarm bell we have been speaking about since the beginning of this debate is still on, and the war is not over. Thousands of Ukrainians have perished in this war, and the Russian atrocities because of this criminal war of aggression are unbearable. Russia has to be defeated. The alarm bell is still on for Ukraine and for all of us. We have to deliver whatever is needed to achieve this result now – fighter jets, fighter helicopters and air defence systems with appropriate range. We do this for ourselves and for our children. We have to know this.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Silvia Modig
Political group: The Left
Country: Romania
Language: FI

Arvoisa puhemies, ensi viikolla tulee kuluneeksi vuosi siitä, kun Venäjä aloitti brutaalin ja laittoman hyökkäyssodan Ukrainaa vastaan, eikä rauhaa ole vieläkään näköpiirissä. Me puhumme todella paljon aseista ja aseellisista ratkaisuista, mutta hyvin vähän me puhumme rauhasta. Rauhan on oltava oikeudenmukainen, eikä sen saavuttaminen ole helppoa, mutta rauhan on oltava meidän prioriteettimme numero yksi.  Ukrainalla on oikeus puolustautua, ja meillä on velvollisuus auttaa heitä onnistumaan siinä, sillä tukemalla Ukrainaa autamme maata suojelemaan siviiliväestöään, joka on joutunut Putinin iskujen kohteeksi ja mahdollisten sotarikosten uhriksi. Venäjän on lopetettava hyökkäys ja vetäydyttävä valtaamiltaan alueilta, jotta pääsemme vihdoin rakentamaan rauhaa. Mitä pidempään sota jatkuu, sitä syvemmät ovat sen arvet, ja ne säilyvät sukupolvien yli. Tämän me valitettavasti Suomessa suomalaisina omasta historiastamme ja kokemuksestamme tiedämme.  Ukraina tarvitsee meiltä monenlaista tukea. Sota on aiheuttanut laajan humanitaarisen hädän, valtavan ympäristötuhon, ja siviili-infrastruktuuria on tuhottu laajalti. Jälleenrakentamisen pitää alkaa heti, kun se on mahdollista, ja Venäjän on osallistuttava kustannuksiin.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Márton Gyöngyösi
Political group: NI
Country: Poland
Language: EN

Mr President, most of us are rightly appalled by the official position of Hungary on this conflict. The pro-Russian propaganda, the undisguised rooting for the aggressor by Prime Minister Orbán, and the recent visit of Foreign Minister Szijjártó to Minsk, while cynically talking about peace with the aggressor and its allied regime. However, don't let that mislead you vis-à-vis the Hungarian people. A majority of Hungarians know that Ukraine's fate today and our legacy of 1956 are analogous. The story of both nations fighting for their freedom against Russian aggression is the same. And just like in 1956, when official Hungary, the regime, rooted for the Russians, it was the voice of the people that mattered and what the world remembers today.  And finally, while Europe was numb and silent to the Hungarian cause, delaying by decades the potential reunification of our continent. Today, it understands the call of history. And it is also brave enough to act.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Michael Gahler
Political group: PPE
Country: Spain
Language: DE

Herr Präsident, liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen! In neun Tagen jährt sich der verbrecherische, vollumfängliche russische Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine zum ersten Mal. Wir sollten zunächst der unschuldigen Opfer dieses Zivilisationsbruchs gedenken, der Kinder, Frauen und Männer, die getötet, vergewaltigt, gefoltert wurden, die flüchten mussten, die alles verloren haben, und auch der ukrainischen Soldatinnen und Soldaten, die für eine gerechte Sache – die Verteidigung ihrer Heimat – gefallen sind. Damit das abgrundtief Böse in Europa nicht wieder obsiegt, müssen wir Europäer, der vereinte Westen, die gesamte demokratische Welt weiter zusammenstehen und jetzt das Notwendige tun.  Diejenigen in meinem Heimatland, die aus Naivität, Antiamerikanismus oder insgeheim aus einer historisch falschen deutsch-russischen Geistesverwandtschaft glauben, den Ukrainern Waffen verweigern zu müssen, rufe ich zu: Erkennt das wahre Gesicht des Diktators im Kreml! Das ist der angewandte Faschismus des 21. Jahrhunderts.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Sven Mikser
Political group: S-D
Country: Hungary
Language: EN

Mr President, dear colleagues, this war will have to end with every square inch of Ukrainian sovereign territory liberated. Because, otherwise, if Russia should walk out of this with territorial gains and with the current regime still intact and in power, the international rules-based order will have failed, if not entirely collapsed.  I would like to underscore two points made by High Representative Borrell. First, implementation. It is commendable that the decision was taken to build the tanks, but now those tanks would really have to arrive and all countries who have equipment to spare will have to step up.  Secondly, it is not simply sufficient to continue supporting Ukraine militarily, but we will have to step up the support significantly so as to turn the tide of the war and make sure that Ukraine emerges victorious.  Finally, we should seek on this very issue unity in this House, deliberately heightening political partisanship is irresponsible. It is not helpful. It is not even elegant.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Nathalie Loiseau
Political group: Renew
Country: Poland
Language: FR

Monsieur le Président, Madame la Présidente, Monsieur le Haut Représentant, il y a une semaine, le Président Zelensky est venu nous demander de l’aide. Un an après le début de l’agression russe, l’Europe doit se rendre à l’évidence: nous avons intérêt à une victoire de l’Ukraine et nous devons faire tout ce qui est en notre pouvoir pour qu’elle gagne.  Faire tout ce que nous pouvons, cela veut dire faire plus et plus vite: plus de livraisons d’armes et de munitions, de celles qui donneront un avantage décisif à l’Ukraine. Plus question de tergiverser, de tarder, d’hésiter quand des vies humaines sont en jeu.  Faire plus, ce sont plus de sanctions à l’encontre de la Russie et une lutte plus déterminée contre leur contournement. Ceux qui, en Europe, violent les sanctions doivent être poursuivis. Ceux qui, hors d’Europe, aident la Russie à les contourner doivent redouter des sanctions secondaires.  Certains, jusque dans cet hémicycle – on les a entendus –, appellent à une négociation immédiate mais, pourtant, l’échec des accords de Minsk devrait nous avoir vaccinés contre les cotes mal taillées et la tentation des conflits gelés.  Ceux qui prêchent l’apaisement face à la Russie devraient se souvenir de cette phrase de Churchill: «Celui qui pratique la politique de l’apaisement nourrit un crocodile en espérant être dévoré le dernier».
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Bronis Ropė
Political group: Verts/ALE
Country: Austria
Language: LT

Gerbiamas Pirmininke, gerbiama Komisijos Pirmininke, kolegos. 2014 metais prasidėjusi Rusijos agresija Ukrainoje vis intensyvėjo, nes mes, Vakarai tam laiku neužkirtome kelio. Susigundžiusi pigesniais resursais Europa sutiko būti mažiau principinga. Buvo kalbama apie strateginę partnerystę, kuri tik padėjo Putinui sukaupti pakankamai lėšų invazijai. Parlamente vis dar girdime, kad nesame pasirengę atsisakyti priklausomybės nuo trečiųjų šalių. Ir vėl bandome ieškoti pateisinimo savo neveiksnumui. Ar ne laikas darbais įrodyti, kad pasimokėme iš savo klaidų? Iš tiesų, jeigu norime, kad Ukraina laimėtų, kodėl vis dar dvejojama, ar tenkinti jos prašymus dėl ginkluotės? Duokime viską, ko reikia Ukrainai ir paverskime žodžius realiais darbais. Slava Ukraini!
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Susanna Ceccardi
Political group: ID
Country: France
Language: IT

Signor Presidente, onorevoli colleghi, un anno fa le bandiere rosse dell'ex Unione sovietica sventolavano sopra i carri armati russi che invadevano l'Ucraina. Un messaggio inequivocabile all'Occidente intero, un attacco alla libertà, all'integrità territoriale di uno Stato sovrano.  L'Europa ha dovuto schierarsi, e ci siamo schierati a favore della libertà, della sovranità e della dignità del popolo ucraino. Dodici mesi dopo, però, il rischio che il conflitto si trasformi in un perenne congelamento è elevato. Una situazione pericolosissima, che dobbiamo scongiurare, per i civili ucraini, le prime vittime di questa guerra, e per le nostre imprese e i nostri cittadini, che subiscono i rialzi di bollette e merci. L'Europa avrebbe potuto fare di più per raggiungere l'obiettivo della pace? Se la soluzione per accelerare il conflitto fosse stata quella di inviare più armi, perché non lo abbiamo fatto subito? Io penso che la soluzione diplomatica e anche la via diplomatica debba essere percorsa e dobbiamo lavorarci insieme. Le fughe in avanti dei primi della classe non garantiscono la promozione di tutta la classe, ma solo la consapevolezza che, ancora una volta, è divisa. E questo è veramente l'obiettivo di Putin.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Veronika Vrecionová
Political group: ECR
Country: Poland
Language: CS

Pane předsedající, rok od ruské invaze na Ukrajinu se objevují informace o nové plánované ruské ofenzivě. Slyšíme o dění v Moldavsku. Putin je schopen udělat cokoli, aby dosáhl alespoň malého náznaku vítězství a byl schopen Rusům vysvětlit, proč musely zemřít desítky tisíc obyčejných lidí.  Nedávno jsme slyšeli vyjádření vůdce Wagnerovy skupiny Prigožina, že má plán, jak dosáhnout  Na druhou stranu čteme názory některých zemí, jako je například Švýcarsko, které nejen že odmítají Ukrajině pomáhat, ale aktivně blokují pomoc ostatních zemí. Takové jednání je třeba také hlasitě odmítnout. Tak jako odsoudit ty, kdo jsou schopni naše bezpečí obětovat za pár eur nebo franků.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Andrea Bocskor
Political group: NI
Country: Romania
Language: HU

Elnök Úr! Egy éve tart Oroszország jogtalan háborúja Ukrajna ellen, melyet elítélünk, és minden fórumon kiállunk Ukrajna szuverenitása és területi integritása mellett. A háború óriási áldozatokat követelt, családokat szakított szét, fiatalok jövőjét és álmait törte ketté nemzetiségtől, anyanyelvtől függetlenül, hisz az Ukrajnában élő magyarok, románok és más nemzetiségek egyaránt elszenvedői az orosz agressziónak, és vállvetve harcolnak a győzelemért.  A háború nehézségei ellenére Ukrajna folytatja európai integrációs útját. Bízom benne, hogy a csatlakozási feltételek teljesítése során az országban élő nemzeti kisebbségek nyelvi és oktatási jogait is garantálják a koppenhágai kritériumoknak megfelelően. A múlt decemberben elfogadott kisebbségi törvény azonban nem felel meg a jogegyenlőség elvének, ezért módosítani kell, és erre az Uniónak is fokozottan figyelni kell.  Az ukrajnai háború tragikus képei egy éve benne vannak a hírekben, de nem szabad, hogy a világ belefásuljon, és a szolidaritás üres frázissá váljon. Amivel valóban életeket lehetne menteni, az a béke. A törökországi földrengés tragikumát nem tudtuk megakadályozni, Ukrajnáért viszont nagyon sokat tehetünk.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Andrzej Halicki
Political group: PPE
Country: Finland
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Przed rokiem pod polskie dachy, do polskich rodzin trafiły miliony kobiet, dzieci, uciekinierów, bo Putin w bandycki sposób napadł na sąsiedni kraj, nie pierwszy raz zresztą. Solidarność, nasze rezolucje, natychmiastowy apel o jedność i bardzo twarde stanowisko to ciągle za mało, bo władza jest w rękach rządów. I tak jak pan przewodniczący powiedział, nie mamy czasu. To skąd rodzą się te wątpliwości, np. w sprawie embarga na energię atomową? Dlaczego działają jeszcze ciągle rosyjskie firmy na rynku europejskim? Wszyscy, którzy mają wątpliwości, są pomagierami, pomocnikami Putina - trzeba to mówić bardzo wprost. Ja apeluję o natychmiastowe działanie rządów w sprawie próśb Ukrainy o pomoc. Wszystkie prośby powinny być realizowane natychmiast, bo to Ukraińcy walczą za nas i o przyszłość oraz pokój w Europie. I my jesteśmy do tego zobowiązani.  Chciałbym Panią Przewodniczącą również prosić o zwrócenie uwagi na Mołdawię. To kraj, który także cierpi z powodu tej wojny i wymaga pomocy.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz
Political group: S-D
Country: Ireland
Language: PL

Panie Przewodniczący! Szanowni Goście! Drodzy Koledzy! Agresja Rosji trwa. Przynosi przerażające skutki. Dziesiątki tysięcy zabitych i zniszczona gospodarka Ukrainy. Nikt z nas tej wojny nie chciał i nie chce. Ale ona nas dotyczy.  Musimy pomagać Ukrainie ze względów humanitarnych i prawnych, ale też dla własnego bezpieczeństwa. Ukraińcy bronią siebie i nas.  Często słychać, także w tej sali, apele o szukanie dyplomatycznego rozwiązania. Nigdy nie ma mowy, kto i jaką cenę miałby zapłacić za pokój. To prawda, że dyplomacja jest często najlepszym rozwiązaniem. Ale nie jest prawdą, że jest tak zawsze.  W Monachium Francja i Wielka Brytania przehandlowały czeskie Sudety za złudzenie pokoju. Rok później Niemcy podbiły Polskę i wkrótce inne kraje, w tym Francję. Czy dzisiaj Donbas i Krym mają być ukraińskimi Sudetami? Czy za rok i dwa wynagrodzony agresor ma zaatakować kolejne kraje?  Mamy tylko jeden rozsądny wybór: to pełna pomoc dla Ukrainy pozwalająca na powstrzymanie agresora.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Dragoş Tudorache
Political group: Renew
Country: Lithuania
Language: EN

Mr President, Madam President, High Representative, dear Colleagues. One year ago, Russia unravelled a plan, which we now know was in the making for many years. Putin’s frustration with history went back to the USSR, to the breakdown of Yugoslavia, to the Bucharest NATO summit and, in general, to the moment when he looked himself in the mirror and thought he was not big enough for the rest of the world to fear. Therefore, he had to rewrite history at any cost. In order to do so, he lied and he killed, and he will continue to lie and to kill until we give Ukraine the arms they need to stop him. In direct contrast, we heard President Zelenskyy speak to this House just last week. We all saw his determination and dedication to Ukraine’s European hopes. This is the type of leader that is big enough – and not for others to fear, but to follow and feel proud to bring to the EU table. We must continue to support him, match his level of ambition when it comes to EU integration and be bolder in our actions. Be bold like Ukraine is.
Debate: One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
Date: WEDNESDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2023
Speaker: Witold Jan Waszczykowski
Political group: ECR
Country: Romania
Language: EN

Mr President, we keep asking the question, why this war lasts so long? The answer is simple, because many still too many of those who decide care more about future phase of Russia than about the security of Ukraine. It's a paradox that the way to create peace and maybe put democracy in Russia is to defeat Putin's regime. The first step to achieve this goal is to help Ukraine not only to defend itself, but to defeat Russia. A free, democratic, sovereign Ukraine, a Member State of the European Union will be the best message for the Russian society that there is an alternative way of being the country.