In a live video address to the European Parliament, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the EU to “prove” its support for Ukraine as it resists Russian invasion.
“Without you, Ukraine is going to be alone. We have proven our strength. We have proven that, at a minimum, we are exactly the same as you are. So do prove you are with us, do prove that you will not let us go,” Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian president also called Russia a “terrorist state” after Russian forces hit targets close to Kharkiv.
In a video message, Zelensky called on the international community to “immediately respond to this crime” and demand from Russia “full responsibility” over the aggression against Ukraine.
Today, Russian forces bombarded Kharkiv’s central square and regional administration building, some 300 miles away from Kyiv.
“Today is a key priority for all cities, Ukraine must do everything possible to stop the enemy. It is the responsibility of military and civilian authorities of each city,” he said.
Since Russia’s war on Ukraine began last Thursday, it has been met with outrage from the international community, with the EU, UK and US implementing a range of economic sanctions against Russia.
Russia was further isolated after its planes were barred from flying in European and Canadian airspace, and a number of its banks were kicked out of the SWIFT international banking system.