The Ukrainian writer Oksana Zabuzhko told the European Parliament this morning that many lives could have been saved if the EU and the US had woken up eight years ago when Russia invaded Crimea.
Speaking in Strasbourg, she warned a new Hitler was ready to pick up where the previous one had left off. Ms Zabuzhko pleaded for protection of the sky above those fighting to free Europe from what she called the spectre of a new totalitarianism.
Out words: someone’s life
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Interview Ciarán Cuffe on Taoiseach’s speech to European Parliament
Interview Deirdre Clune on Taoiseach’s address to European Parliament
Strong support in Parliament for Ukraine EU membership – Clune
Martin “very clear” on importance of Protocol – Cuffe
Taoiseach delivered “clear message of support” of Ukraine EU membership – Cuffe
Kelly demands answers from Macron on Russia humiliation comments
Kelly blasts Macron’s “mustn’t humiliate” Russia line
“Bad faith” efforts undermining Brexit treaty – Taoiseach
Brexit and Ukraine likely to be in Taoiseach’s address – Markey
UK “untrustworthy interlocutor” – MEP Andrews
Deal on Common Chargers reached – European Parliament
Interview with sculptor of Hume statue in European Parliament
Hume family influenced sculpture features – O’Kane Artist
“Huge honour” to sculpt John Hume for European Parliament – O’Kane
Interview Colm Markey on John Hume statue being unveiled in European Parliament
Unveiling of Hume statue in European Parliament “very very important” – Markey
Taoiseach to unveil Hume sculpture in European Parliament – Markey
Sculpture of John Hume to be unveiled in European Parliament today
Taoiseach should address Ukraine’s EU membership during European Parliament speech – Andrews
Interview Chris MacManus MEP on new EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly
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