Madam Chair, Honourable Members of the European Parliament,

Thank you for this important debate.

Russias brutal war of aggression against Ukraine has entered its fourth year.

As the geopolitical landscape evolves, the European Union remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine. We stand firm in defending our shared values and the security of our continent.

Together, we are building a new, more resilient European security architecture.

At the heart of these efforts is the pursuit of a just and lasting peace—one that respects Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity and affirms its European aspirations.

There can be no security in Europe without lasting peace in Ukraine.

This is particularly crucial for the EUs eastern Member States, which face Russian disinformation, sabotage in the Baltic Sea, and cyberattacks.

These countries have assumed a leading role in supporting Ukraine and bolstering their own defense capabilities.

The European Union continues to honor its commitments.

We are providing Ukraine with the necessary support to withstand Russian aggression, and we are increasing political and economic pressure on Russia to stop its war machine.

Sanctions against Russia remain in place, and we are determined to maintain and expand this pressure.

We are also utilizing profits from Russias immobilized central bank assets to support Ukraine, under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans Initiative worth EUR 45 billion.

This means Russia is already starting to pay for the destruction it has caused in Ukraine.

As underscored by the President, we are also moving decisively towards the complete phase-out of Russian fossil fuels, ending Europes strategic dependence and reinforcing our energy security.

Our support for Ukraine is comprehensive: political, financial, economic, and military.

Ukraines defense industry is also a significant part of Europes security architecture.

Ukraines EU accession process represents one of the strongest long-term security guarantees the EU can offer.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022, the European Union and its Member States have provided nearly €150 billion in support to Ukraine—more than any other global partner.

This is not only a demonstration of solidarity; it reflects a deep conviction that Ukraine belongs in the European family.

I wish to thank the European Parliament for its consistent and resolute support in this endeavor.

Let us continue our joint efforts to support Ukraine and to bring Ukraine fully into our Union.

Thank you.