Zelensky addressed the Greek Parliament

Talking through teleconference in the Greek Parliament, President of Ukraine Zelensky centered on the results of the battle on Ukraine and touched upon the occasions in Mariupol.

“Ukraine is one in every of the Orthodox international locations transformed to Christianity by the Greeks”

“The civilian inhabitants needed to go away resulting from starvation and distress. There are nonetheless 100,000 individuals dwelling in Mariupol. There are not any buildings left intact.” Zelensky mentioned, reminding the existence of the Greek-origin neighborhood dwelling in Mariupol, “Ukraine is one in every of the Orthodox international locations made Christian by the Greeks.” he mentioned.

“The Russians are doing their finest to hurt Europe”

Emphasizing that Russia’s damaging actions are directed not solely to Ukraine, however to the complete of Europe, Zelensky mentioned, “The Russians are doing their finest to hurt the complete of Europe. Particularly by utilizing their assets corresponding to pure gasoline and oil. By inflicting large deficits in the power market and the world meals trade.” used the expressions.

Zelensky, demanding that Europe flip its again on Russian banks and ships, famous that Ukraine wants each sanctions to be utilized to Russia and weapons.

Opposition reacted to the participation of a soldier from the Azov Battalion in the speech

Throughout Zelenskiy’s speech at the Greek Parliament, a brief video of a Greek-origin soldier who said that he was combating in the Azov Battalion, describing the scenario in Ukraine, brought on a response in the Greek opposition.

Whereas some deputies left the parliament, the Radical Left Alliance (SYRIZA), the Communist Occasion of Greece (KKE), the Motion for Change Occasion (KINAL) and the Mera25 Occasion requested the authorities for a proof on the problem.

The chief of the primary opposition social gathering SYRIZA, Aleksis Tsipras, shared the scenario on Twitter. “A historic disgracedescribing it as ” “In fact we’re in solidarity with the Ukrainian individuals. However the Nazis can not communicate in the Meeting.” mentioned.

Authorities Spokesperson Yannis İkonomu made an announcement on the topic, “The inclusion of the speech of an individual affiliated with the Azov League was improper and was towards its objective.” made his assertion.