Today in Strasbourg, during the European Parliament’s plenary session, a debate took place titled “EU Support for a Just, Lasting, and Comprehensive Peace in Ukraine.” Adam Bielan, Beata Szydło, and Małgorzata Gosiewska participated in the discussion.
Adam Bielan stated that when discussing the European Union’s support for a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in Ukraine, one must acknowledge a fundamental truth: “There can be no lasting peace without justice, and no justice without Ukraine’s full sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the complete withdrawal of every Russian soldier.”
“We believe that any credible peace process must be led by Ukraine and supported by the EU, not imposed on Kyiv,” he emphasized. He added that, in light of this, the Ukrainian peace formula and victory plan presented by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—namely, the full restoration of Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders; full accountability for war crimes committed; and sufficient security guarantees to deter any future aggression—constitute a clear vision.
“We must be very precise: ‘peace’ cannot reward imperialism, divide Ukraine, or legitimize conquest, because otherwise it will embolden Russia even further in its imperial revisionism,” – Bielan emphasized, adding that the European Union cannot afford to fall behind and must act as a guarantor of security. He explained that this means implementing robust, long-term security guarantees for Ukraine and using Russia’s frozen state assets to pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction. “I call on the Council to urgently remove the remaining legal obstacles so that Russia can rebuild the country it is trying to destroy,” the PiS politician urged.
The MEP also noted that Poland, as a frontline state that has all too often fallen victim to imperialist expansionism, fully understands what is at stake. “Since no military force has ever succeeded in depriving Poland of its independence, it is inconceivable that Ukraine could risk losing its own,” Bielan said.
“As Russia’s brutal war of aggression enters its fourth year, the European Union must remain steadfast in its commitment to a just and lasting peace—one that upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty, its territorial integrity, and its freedom to choose its own future,” the MEP emphasized.
Beata Szydło recalled that Poland was the first country to provide extensive aid in the very first hours of the war in Ukraine. “We sent weapons, we sent ammunition, and we took in refugees from Ukraine,” the MEP listed, emphasizing that through this stance, Poland showed Europe how to support Ukraine. The former head of the Polish government also recalled that even before the war broke out, PiS had warned of the dangers posed by the Kremlin’s policies. “We warned that failing to recognize what Putin is doing could end tragically. And that’s exactly what happened,” she added.
Beata Szydło firmly emphasized that Ukraine must be supported in its efforts to achieve peace on its own terms. “But above all, the European Union and the European Commission must be consistent,” Szydło urged, referring to the months-long delays in implementing the roadmap to phase out Russian energy sources. “We need to consider why this hasn’t happened. Words must be followed by action,” she emphasized.
Małgorzata Gosiewska reminded the audience that Europe’s role is to work toward securing peace for Ukraine. “But only a peace that is just and lasting,” the MEP stressed, adding that it must be made clear who was the aggressor and who was the victim. “There will be no peace without the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. There will be no peace without the return of deported Ukrainian children, nor without the return of the Crimean Tatars to the peninsula. Finally, there will be no peace without accountability for war crimes—from Bucha to Mariupol,” the PiS MEP noted, arguing that the European Union must be a guarantor of justice, not a return to “business as usual.” “Peace without justice is merely a lull before the next Russian aggression,” the Polish politician warned, stressing that this is why Ukraine must be supported militarily, politically, and humanitarianly—for as long as necessary. “However, this should be done by utilizing all frozen Russian assets, not at the expense of Polish agriculture, and not through the full liberalization of trade with Ukraine,” she noted. Referring to the secret negotiations on the association agreement, Gosiewska stated: “Instead of helping, do you want to sow discord among us again? After all, that’s exactly what Russia wants.”
