The brave People of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society have been awarded the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. MEPs honoured Ukrainians for their commitment to fighting for rights and freedoms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Parliament by video link, as MEPs repeated their call for an international tribunal to investigate Russian war crimes.

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2022 Sakharov Prize awarded to the brave People of Ukraine

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have been awarded the 2022 Sakharov Prize

for their fight for freedom and independence

attacking military and civilian targets alike.

The people of Ukraine, led by their president

Russia's terrorist war against Ukraine and Europe.

The Ukrainian people are not just fighting a war

of independence but fighting a war of values.

The European Parliament has repeatedly condemned

It has supported EU sanctions against Moscow

By awarding Ukrainians the 2022 Sakharov Prize,

in defending their sovereignty, rights and freedoms.

Glory to each and every person defending freedom