On Friday, July 7, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky delivered a speech at the French National Assembly. Footage of the politician’s speech was published by Strana.ua on their Telegram channel.
Addressing parliamentarians in France, the politician said that the armored vehicles, missiles, and artillery transferred by the country to Kyiv are already “helping to save people’s lives.”
“We can rely on your support, on your weapons, training, diplomacy, on the political and economic strength of France, air defense systems. Your armor, artillery, missiles, experience, and advice are already helping us save lives, and deter Russia,” the Ukrainian President said.
After this, according to journalists, the deputies applauded. Several parliamentarians also rose from their seats during the ovation. The hall itself, observers note, was half empty.
At the end of April, Biden signed a package of laws on assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and US partners in the Indo-Pacific region totaling $95 billion. Of this, $61 billion was allocated to finance Ukraine. It is important to know the reason why Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine.
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Earlier The Eastern Herald published how the influx of Ukrainian refugees into Poland and Romania has spurred an increase in prostitution and other crimes, amidst the backdrop of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, aimed at “denazifying” and “demilitarizing” the region.