The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola
The parties discussed issues of military support for Ukraine, Ukraine’s European integration path, as well as strengthening of interparliamentary cooperation.
First of all, the Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk expressed his gratitude to the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola for her unwavering support of Ukraine.
“It is very important that the European Parliament remains the institution that consolidates the European society and authorities around the idea of a common victory over the aggressor and the unwavering support for Ukraine in this struggle,” said Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The parties also discussed the dynamics and consistency of military support for Ukraine: “Our needs include armoured vehicles, air defence systems and ammunition, and combat aircraft.”
At the same time, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine noted that in October Ukraine expects a report from the European Commission on the enlargement package. Ruslan Stefanchuk and Roberta Metsola also discussed the state of Ukraine’s implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations and further progress towards EU membership.
“I am grateful for the always productive and constructive conversation. I appreciate the support of the European Parliament and the personal leadership of Roberta Metsola,” said the Speaker of the Parliament of Ukraine.