The drafting of Russian reservists, sham referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine and Putin’s nuclear threats are the focus of a key debate in the European Parliament. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to respond strongly to Russia’s escalation of the war and its preparations to annex Ukrainian territories. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs.

EU - Ukraine (T)

statement

Strasbourg

debate

plenary session

EU - Russia (T)

troubles in Ukraine (T)

ŠEFČOVIČ, Maroš (SK, EC)

BEK, Mikuláš (CZ)

solidarity with Ukraine (T)

Key debate - Russia’s escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine: closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission for Interinstitutional relations and by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs

SOUNDBITE (English), Maro&scaron; &Scaron;EFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations

SOUNDBITE (English), Mikul&aacute;&scaron; BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs