" Europe's solidarity with Ukraine will remain unshakable . From day one, Europe has stood by Ukraine's side. With weapons. With funds. With hospitality for refugees. And with the toughest sanctions. the world has ever seen. Russia's financial sector is in crisis. "

Ursula Von der Leyen said this in her speech at the EU plenary in Strasbourg on the state of the Union . "I want to be very clear - added the president of the European Commission - the sanctions against Russia are destined to remain . This is the time to show determination, not acquiescence".

Von der Leyen's speech (in a blue shirt and yellow jacket, colors of the Ukrainian flag) focused mainly on the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.

"We will bring Ukraine to our European free roaming area. Our solidarity lanes are a great success. Based on this, the Commission will work with Ukraine to ensure seamless access to the single market . And vice versa. . Our single market is one of Europe's greatest success stories. Time to make it a success for our Ukrainian friends as well. That's why I'm going to Kiev to discuss it in detail with President Zelensky, "he said. explained.

Then the jabs at Russia: "This is a war on our energy, a war on our economy, a war on our values and a war on our future. It's about autocracy against democracy . And I'm here with the conviction - said Von der Leyen - that, with courage and solidarity, Putin will fail and Europe will prevail ”.

(Unioneonline / lf)

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