Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Demands Protection of European Values

PeoplePoliticians ♦ Published: June 15, 2022; 20:17 ♦ (Vindobona)

The President of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, emphasized during a speech in the Austrian Parliament that Ukraine defends civilized Europe from Russia's imperialist aspirations and used the visit to promote Ukraine's accession to the EU. He also thanked Austria for its humanitarian and financial support to Ukraine in these difficult times.

Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine Ruslan Stefantschuk and President of the National Council Wolfgang Sobotka. / Picture: © Parlamentsdirektion / Thomas Topf

On Tuesday, the Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk had the opportunity to give a speech in the Austrian Parliament. He stressed that Ukraine is defending civilized Europe and containing Russia's imperialist aspirations.

Stefanchuk used his visit to express his country's gratitude to Austria for its support in times of Russian aggression and solicited support…