Anniversary of the Ukrainian Independence Day - Unfurling of a Ukrainian 30-metres flag

Ukrainian Independence Day - Raising of the Ukrainian flags outside of the EP buildings in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. A day before the ceremony, a press seminar with the 2022 Sakharov Prize Laureates is organised. Extracts and atmopshere shots.

Press seminar with the 2022 Sakharov Prize laureates: extracts and atmosphere shots

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. Some representatives of the Ukrainian people gathered physically in Strasbourg. Statement by Yaroslav BOZHKO, Spokesperson of the Yellow Ribbon Civil Resistance Movement.

Award of the 2022 Sakharov Prize: statement by Yaroslav BOZHKO, Spokesperson of the Yellow Ribbon Civil Resistance Movement

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. Some representatives of the Ukrainian people gathered physically in Strasbourg. Statement by Oleksandra MATVIYCHUK, Human rights lawyer and Chair of the Center for Civil Liberties, who gives an update on the current situation in Ukraine and tells about the role of her NGO since the beginning of the war, which documentes the war crimes in Ukraine. She also thanks the European Parliament for awarding the brave people of Ukraine with the Sakharov Prize and explains that it sends a strong message of unity.

Award of the 2022 Sakharov Prize: statement by Oleksandra MATVIYCHUK, Human rights lawyer and Chair of the Center for Civil Liberties

The brave Ukrainian people are awarded the European Parliament’s 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in a ceremony, in Strasbourg. Some representatives of the Ukrainian people gathered physically in Strasbourg. Statement by Ivan FEDOROV, Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, currently under Russian occupation

Award of the 2022 Sakharov Prize: statement by Ivan FEDOROV, Mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, currently under Russian occupation

This infoclip illustrates people working at Prytula's Foundation under power cut, in Ukraine. Each year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. The brave People of Ukraine, represented by their President Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, elected leaders, and civil society were nominated as winners for the Sacharov Prize 2022 jointly by EPP, S&D and Renew Europe

Infoclip: The brave People of Ukraine, 2022 Sakharov Prize laureate - Prytula's Foundation under power cut

This infoclip illustrates the Yellow Ribbon movement accross Kherson region. Likewise, the infoclip shows how the people are facing the Russian invasion through electric generators, charging their phones, feeding themselves and taking water from the water tanks. Each year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. The brave People of Ukraine, represented by their President Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, elected leaders, and civil society were nominated as winners for the Sacharov Prize 2022 jointly by EPP, S&D and Renew Europe.

Infoclip: The brave People of Ukraine, 2022 Sakharov Prize laureate - Yellow Ribbon movement in the Kherson region

This infoclip is filmed in the region of Kyiv, in Ukraine, and shows areas bombed by the Russian army, the sudden humanitarian support given by local NGOs and civil society and the official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Kyiv. Each year, the European Parliament awards the Sakharov Prize to honour exceptional individuals and organisations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms. The brave People of Ukraine, represented by their President Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, elected leaders, and civil society were nominated as winners for the Sacharov Prize 2022 jointly by EPP, S&D and Renew Europe.

Infoclip: The brave People of Ukraine, 2022 Sakharov Prize laureate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, with Annelies VERLINDEN, Belgian Minister of Interior and Christos DOULKERIDIS, Mayor of Ixelles, donate the first generator to the Ukrainian people. As a result of Russia's war against Ukraine and its continuing attacks on critical civilian infrastructure, which violate international and humanitarian law, more than half of Ukraine´s electricity network has been damaged or destroyed, leaving millions of Ukrainians without electricity. To provide Ukraine with power generators, EP President Metsola and Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence and President of Eurocities, launched the “Generators of Hope” campaign on the 23rd of November.

"Generators of Hope" - Donation of a generator to Ukraine by the European Parliament (with Euro Cities) in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President, Annelies VERLINDEN, Belgian Minister of Interior and Christos DOULKERIDIS, Mayor of Ixelles

MEPs discuss on short-term funding needs of Ukraine, during Russia’s war against the country. The Commission’s proposal asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. Second part of the debate. Closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine - Joint debate: closing statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

MEPs discuss on short-term funding needs of Ukraine, during Russia’s war against the country. The Commission’s proposal asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. Second part of the debate.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine - Joint debate: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs discuss on short-term funding needs of Ukraine, during Russia’s war against the country. The Commission’s proposal asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. First part of the debate.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine - Joint debate: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs discuss on short-term funding needs of Ukraine, during Russia’s war against the country. The Commission’s proposal asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. Opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine - Joint debate: opening statements by Mikuláš BEK, Czech Minister for European Affairs and by Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment

MEPs discuss on to help for the country’s short-term funding needs during Russia’s war against the country. According to the Commission’s proposal, which asks MEPs to fast-track approval under the EP’s accelerated “urgent procedure”, the €18 billion will cover part of an estimated €4 billion monthly funding need in Ukraine to cover essential public services, macroeconomic stability and the restoration of critical infrastructure destroyed by Russia. Extracts from the debate in plenary.

EU financial assistance to Ukraine: extracts from the joint debate

Roberta METSOLA, EP President holds a press conference on a new initiative to assist Ukraine in the context of the Russian war against the country. She speaks with Dario NARDELLA, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Florence, and Andriy YERMAK, Head of the Office of Ukrainian President Zelensky. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President with Dario NARDELLA, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Florence, and Andriy YERMAK, Head of the Office of Ukrainian President Zelensky on Generators of Hope campaign

“Question Time” with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL takes stock of the latest attempts by Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to extend a deal, originally struck with UN and Turkish mediation in July. This would enable Ukrainian grain and fertilisers to continue being shipped through the Black Sea, despite the recent escalation of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Questions and answers (part 3).

Question Time to Josep BORRELL, European Commission HR/VP - The impact on third countries of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in relation to the “Black Sea Grain Initiative” agreement: Questions and answers (part 3)

“Question Time” with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL on Tuesday takes stock of the latest attempts by Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to extend a deal, originally struck with UN and Turkish mediation in July. This would enable Ukrainian grain and fertilisers to continue being shipped through the Black Sea, despite the recent escalation of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Questions and answers (part 2).

Question Time to Josep BORRELL, European Commission HR/VP - The impact on third countries of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in relation to the “Black Sea Grain Initiative” agreement: Questions and answers (part 2)

“Question Time” with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep BORRELL on Tuesday takes stock of the latest attempts by Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to extend a deal, originally struck with UN and Turkish mediation in July. This would enable Ukrainian grain and fertilisers to continue being shipped through the Black Sea, despite the recent escalation of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine. Questions and answers (part 1)

Question Time to Josep BORRELL, European Commission HR/VP - The impact on third countries of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in relation to the “Black Sea Grain Initiative” agreement: Questions and answers (part 1)

Following the missile blast in Poland on the night of 15th November, the AFET (Foreign Affairs) and SEDE (Security and Defence) Committees organise an extraordinary joint meeting to discuss the latest updates and the situation. Statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET Committee and Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew FR), Chair of SEDE Subcommittee.

EP extraordinary joint AFET/SEDE meeting on the rocket strike on the village of Przewodów (Poland) on 15 November 2022 and its consequences: statements by David McALLISTER (EPP, DE), Chair of AFET and Nathalie LOISEAU (Renew FR), Chair of SEDE

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