Roberta Metsola European Parliament President meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, during his official visit to the European Parliament in Brussels. The meeting marks a significant moment as both leaders discuss ongoing support for Ukraine amid Russia's aggression. The visit includes a formal welcome ceremony with national anthems and high-level talks on strategic cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.

Prior to his visit to the European Parliament, Zelenskyy participated in the European Council summit, where EU leaders focused on key issues, including Ukraine's defense and security strategy. During his Brussels visit, Zelenskyy presents his "plan for victory," a comprehensive strategy that emphasizes Ukraine’s NATO membership, strengthening defense, deterring future Russian aggression, fostering economic growth, and building a robust security architecture post-war. This visit underscores the continued European commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and long-term security.

Roberta Metsola, EP President meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. During her visit, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addresses the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and meets its Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, as well as meets and discusses with young Ukrainians. Presidents Zelenskyy and Metsola speak to the press present after their meeting.

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President in Kyiv (Ukraine) for Europe Day

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, Ukrainian President

Roberta Metsola, EP President at the European Council Meeting

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day - Attendance and address at the International Summit of Cities & Regions, with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain) - Meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2023 Award Ceremony - Adress by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2023 Award Ceremony

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Ukraine - Meeting at the Ivan Franco National University of Lviv in presence of Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Ukraine - Meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

EP Plenary session - Formal sitting - address by Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, Ukrainian President

Volodymyr ZELENSKYY meets with political groups leaders.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President in Kyiv ( Ukraine ) -  Meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKY, President of Ukraine

Following his participation to the European Council meeting, Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine meets with EP President Roberta METSOLA at the European Parliament in Brussels. This video shows the arrival, the meeting, the photo opportunity and the moment of the Ukrainian and European Anthems.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine: Welcome and meeting

EP President Roberta METSOLA meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine at the European Parliament in Brussels.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine: arrival and meeting

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day. The aim of her visit is to show the European Parliament’s continued support and commitment to Ukraine and its European path. At her arrival, President Metsola meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Kyiv (Ukraine) on Europe Day: arrival and meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

During her visit to Kyiv (Ukraine), on the occasion of Europe Day, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, speaks at the International Summit of Cities and Regions. She expresses the continued support of the European Parliament to Ukraine on its European path.

Address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the International Summit of Cities & Regions in Kyiv (Ukraine)

During her visit to Kyiv, President Metsola meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together they speak to the press. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola visits Ukraine on 9 May 2024, on the occasion of Europe Day.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

The clip recounts two years of war in Ukraine and EU engagement besides Ukrainians. Part of the footage is ©AFP. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Parliament. The material may not be edited and must be shown in its entirety. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AFP – www.afp.com

Clip: Two years of war in Ukraine - "Slava Ukraini"

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the third Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain). In parallel she meets with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain): meeting with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

This infoclip shows the most important steps and moments of the Presidency of the European Commission of Ursula von der LEYEN (2019-2023). The footage, in particular, includes the election as a President and of the European Commission's college; Meetings with the Presidents of the EU institutions; her main interventions in debates on Next Generation EU legislation, Green Deal, EU vaccines campaign against Covid-19, the war of aggression of Russia against Ukraine, the Conference on the Future of Europe and previous State of the Union debates in Strasbourg.

Memoclip: Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission, and the European Parliament (2019-2023)

Over the years the EU and European Parliament have consistently opposed Russian aggression against Ukraine. In a resolution adopted in December 2021, MEPs called on Russia to withdraw its troops threatening Ukraine and said any aggression by Moscow must come at a high economic and political price. The infoclip shows images of buildings destroyed by Russian shelling in Ukraine, security forces cleaning up the damage, Ukrainian citizens getting back to life, EU-funded food banks and medical equipment, military training and Zelensky's visit to the European Parliament.

Infoclip: Support to Ukraine and Europe of Defence

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, gives an arrival doorstep ahead of the European Political Community Meeting, happening at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Republic of Moldova. The European Political Community (EPC) is a platform for political coordination among European countries across the continent. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent. This platform for political coordination does not replace any existing organisation, structure or process and does not aim to create new ones at this stage.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community: arrival and doorstep, roundtable, and family photo

The International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2023 is awarded to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and to the People of Ukraine in Aachen. Zelensky is committed to the goals of the European Union and pursues European ideals and values, according to the Executive Board's statement. Roberta METSOLA, EP President, take part to a pontical mass and the ceremony in Aachen (Germany). She also does a public address at the Katschhof.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Aachen (Germany): extracts from the Charlemagne Prize (Karlspreis) ceremony to Volodymyr ZELENSKYY and the People of Ukraine and participation to side events

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits Lviv in Ukraine, in order to address the United for Justice conference. EP President meets with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine. This is the second time since the beginning of the Russian aggression against Ukraine that Roberta METSOLA visits Ukraine and meets with President ZELENSKYY there. Extracts from the arrival, welcome, handshake and roundtable.

Visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, in Ukraine - Meeting with Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine: arrival, handshake, roundtable

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, visits Lviv in Ukraine, in order to address the United for Justice conference. During her official visit, she and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine, talk to the student community of higher education institutions at the Ivan Franco National University of Lviv. Both Presidents insisted that the future of Ukraine belongs to the youth and the current students. Extracts from the discussion.

On 24 February 2022 Russia launched an all-out assault on Ukraine. European leaders and the European Parliament condemned this unprovoked and unjustified military aggression in the strongest possible terms, as it grossly violates international law and undermines European and global security. This memoclip shows an overview of the European Parliaments´ main actions in support of Ukraine and against Russan agression during the last 12 months.

Memoclip: The European Parliament and the Russian Aggression against Ukraine (updated version)

Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine, is welcomed by Roberta METSOLA, in Brussels for a formal sitting address to MEPs. Highlights of the visit in the European Parliament and extracts from the speech.

Visit of Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine to the European Parliament: highlights of the visit, with Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses MEPs in a formal sitting in Brussels. Extracts from the formal sitting.

Address by Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine to the European Parliament: extracts from the Formal sitting

Volodymyr ZELENSKYY,President of Ukraine, visits the European Parliament in Brussels. He is welcomed by Roberta METSOLA, EP President. This is the first time that President Zelenskyy come to the European Parliament in person, after addressing MEPs remotely during an extraordinary session on 1 March, shortly after Russia started its war against Ukraine, and on 14 December when Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize was awarded to the brave people of Ukraine.

Visit of Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine to the European Parliament: welcome by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, bilateral meeting and roundtable

Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine is invited to adress the European Parliament in a formal sitting session. After the address to MEPs, Roberta METSOLA, EP President, hands over an EU flag to the President of Ukraine.

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