European Parliament
Zbigniew Zaleski (PPE-DE ).
(PL)
Mr President, we should remain constantly alert to the situation beyond Europe’s Eastern border, that is to say, in Russia and Ukraine. We have focused a great deal of attention on negotiations with Russia recently, but I urge the House not to neglect events in Ukraine.
I would like the House to send out a clear message that we stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine and support its progress towards democracy. In other words, we do not wish anti-democratic processes to develop and gather strength. Ukraine is a large neighbour of ours and we have an interest in it. It must not be sidelined.
Accordingly, I believe that every message sent out by this House or by members of other institutions to the Government of Ukraine and, in particular, to Ukrainian society is extremely important.

