Today in Strasbourg, during the ongoing plenary session of the European Parliament, a debate took place on continuing the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine three years after the start of Russia’s war of aggression. PiS MEPs Adam Bielan, Michał Dworczyk, and Arkadiusz Mularczyk spoke during the discussion.
Adam Bielan noted that February 24 will mark three years since Russia launched a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine. “Three years of brutality, destruction, and immense sacrifice,” the MEP added, emphasizing that Ukraine has not backed down, fighting not only for its sovereignty but also for the very principles that define Europe—freedom and democracy. He also highlighted the price Ukraine has had to pay for standing up to Russia in the name of Europe’s security—the horrors of Bucha, the deaths of over 10,000 civilians, massive military losses, 10 million refugees, and Ukraine’s destroyed infrastructure. “These wounds will leave scars for generations,” he said. Bielan spoke about the EU’s response, which imposed unprecedented sanctions, reduced dependence on Russian energy, strengthened defense cooperation, and increased military support. At the same time, he noted that there are still troubling voices calling for these sanctions to be eased. “I can proudly say today that my country, Poland, is at the forefront of military, diplomatic, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine,” Bielan emphasized. The PiS politician pointed out that Poland has allocated nearly 5 percent of its GDP—the highest proportion in the EU relative to its economy—and that its aid was among the first to arrive in significant quantities on the Ukrainian front lines. He added that Poland has also supplied the largest number of heavy weapons and remains one of the countries that has taken in the most Ukrainian refugees. “Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Poland was among the first to send tanks, fighter jets, and ammunition. Let’s also not forget the historic visit in March 2022, when Mr. Morawiecki and Deputy Prime Minister Jarosław Kaczyński, along with the leaders of the Czech Republic and Slovenia, were the first foreign leaders to stand alongside President Zelenskyy in Kyiv,” recalled the head of the PiS delegation to the European Parliament. He said that their message was clear then and remains clear today—Ukraine is not alone. “Our duty is clear. We must stand with Ukraine not only now, but also during the long reconstruction that lies ahead. The outcome of the war must be determined by Ukraine with unwavering European support,” he emphasized.
Michał Dworczyk noted that in two weeks, it will be three years since Russia brutally attacked Ukraine and has been committing murders of both civilians and soldiers. “This also marks 1,084 days of heroic defense by the Ukrainian people, who are steadfastly resisting in an unequal struggle for their country’s freedom and independence,” he added.
The PiS MEP recalled that Poland has stood by Ukraine from the very first day of the war, even when many EU countries were weighing whether it was worth providing such assistance, risking their thriving business interests with Russia. In this context, he noted that it was the Polish ambassador who, at the time, was the only European ambassador not to leave Kyiv and who continued his mission despite the ongoing war. The PiS politician emphasized that while we can see today how essential it is to end hostilities as quickly as possible and restore peace, this must be accompanied by providing Ukraine with credible and strong security guarantees.
“As the European community, we must steadfastly and resolutely continue our support for Ukraine as it fights, and back its position in future peace talks. It is high time that a common security and peace policy in Europe be built on the basis of genuinely ensuring security for all European countries, rather than through the lens of ‘business as usual,’” he urged.
Arkadiusz Mularczyk emphasized that today, after three years of Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine, a clear declaration must be made: “our solidarity must not waver.” He noted that history teaches us that the independence, sovereignty, and freedom of nations are values that cannot be sacrificed in the name of a false peace. “I represent Poland, which knows all too well what war is and its long-term consequences,” —said the MEP, recalling that after World War II, Poland bore the consequences of German war crimes for decades, crimes that remain unaccounted for to this day. “Ukrainians, just like us, will continue to struggle with poverty, trauma, loss, and disability for years to come. We cannot allow them to be left alone—because who, if not us, understands better what it means to be abandoned by the West?” Mularczyk asked. In this context, he recalled that today marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Yalta Conference, which placed Central Europe under Soviet occupation. “A lack of action and solidarity will embolden Putin and fuel his appetite and ambitions, and this is a direct path to catastrophic consequences for Europe and its future,” he warned.
