Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky brought his translator to tears as he spoke about the costs his people were paying for their freedom before Europe.
Zelensky, who is still in Kyiv fighting with his army, addressed the European Parliament via a video call on Tuesday, where he detailed both the willingness of his people to fight and the costs that they paid in attempting to stop Russia’s invasion.
“This morning, two cruise missiles hit Freedom Square, dozens killed,” Zelensky explained, referencing the eighth-largest city center square in Europe, which is located in Kharkiv. “This is the price of freedom. We’re fighting for our land and for our freedom.” The translator’s voice can be heard cracking from emotion.
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Here is that emotional moment: “This morning, two cruise missiles hit Freedom Square…this is the price of freedom. We’re fighting for our land and for our freedom.” pic.twitter.com/SBfnmkP6yL
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) March 1, 2022
“Every square today, no matter what it’s called, is going to be called Freedom Square, in every city of our country. No one is going to break us. We are strong. We are Ukrainians,” Zelensky continued, emphasizing that Ukrainians “have a desire to see our children alive. I think it’s a fair one.”
“We are fighting for our freedom, for our rights and for our survival. And we also fight to be equal members of Europe. With us in it, the EU will be stronger. Please, prove that you are together with us. Then life will conquer death,” Zelensky concluded
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Zelensky’s speech received a standing ovation as he called for the European Union to “prove” they are with Europe.
The elected representatives of 27 EU countries applaud Zelensky (video link)
I reported from this place for 30 years and never saw it speak with one, very loud voice like this before. Putin has done what no one else achieved – brought the whole of our continent together, united pic.twitter.com/01X4xCBExs
— Alex Taylor (@AlexTaylorNews) March 1, 2022
The Ukrainian president asked the EU to fast-track Ukraine’s membership on Monday, arguing that they have proven their worth in this conflict. While the EU Commission president did not seem eager to expedite the process on Sunday. Nine members of the EU have called for the European governmental entity to immediately begin the process of granting Ukraine membership.
