Parliament Speaker Calls on NATO Parliamentary Assembly Members to Increase Sanction Pressure on Russia

As Ukrinform reports, he announced this on Facebook.

“I was honored to address the participants of the meeting of the Standing Committee of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Shek online. This event has a symbolic meaning – NATO anniversary. And now, more than ever, it is necessary to emphasize the power of unity, determination and support for those who fight for freedom,” Stefanchuk noted.

He emphasized that Ukraine has been confronting full-scale Russian aggression for more than three years and expressed gratitude to all allies for material, defense and humanitarian assistance.

However, there are still many challenges ahead, the Speaker of Parliament stressed, and the only effective approach is peace through strength.

Stefanchuk called for support for the following steps, including increasing military aid to Ukraine, developing the defense industry, increasing sanctions pressure on Russia, and confiscating Russian assets.

“I have clearly outlined Ukraine's position: our future is in NATO. And we expect that the decisions taken at the 2024 summit in Washington will be implemented. The path to membership is irreversible,” the parliament speaker emphasized.

Stefanchuk expressed gratitude to the NATO PA for supporting Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic course and stated that “common security is our common cause.”

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As reported by Ukrinform, during a two-day meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of foreign ministers, which took place on April 3 and 4 in Brussels, NATO allies expressed support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression, as well as the United States in finding ways to a just and sustainable peace.

Photo: Ruslan Stefanchuk / Facebook