In the European Parliament on Wednesday, June 8, they are preparing to recommend to the heads of state and government of the EU to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate for entry and purchase weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to resist Russian aggression.
Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament David McAlister outlined a number of recommendations for the participants of the EU summit, which will be held on June 23-24, at which Ukraine's application for membership in the European Union will be discussed.
Ukrinform reports with reference to his speech during the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, June 7.
“We recommend providing Ukraine with weapons and all equipment in accordance with the needs expressed by the Ukrainian authorities, and granting the country the status of a candidate country as a clear political signal of solidarity with the courageous people of Ukraine,” he said.
Also, McAlister recommended establish a mechanism for sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Recommendations to help Ukraine in its opposition to Russian aggression consist, in particular, of the following points:
According to Macalister, the problems that arose as a result of Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine, go far beyond the tragic situation that is unfolding in the region, as the whole of Europe faces the challenge.
The joint report of the Committee for Foreign Affairs and the Subcommittee on Security and Defense of the European Parliament will be voted on during the plenary session European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, June 8, in the afternoon.
Recall that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky expects that in June there will be a historic decision on granting Ukraine the status of a candidate country for joining the European Union.
