On the second day of the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, a debate took place on strengthening the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression and growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. PiS MEPs Michał Dworczyk and Arkadiusz Mularczyk took the floor during the discussion.
Michał Dworczyk reported that during his visit to Kyiv last week, “the city was on edge, anticipating a major Russian missile attack that could strike at any moment—an attack that occurred the very next day in the city of Dnipro.” “Unfortunately, everyday life in Ukraine is defined by the time between air raid alerts,” the MEP commented, noting that Russia’s stockpiles of ammunition and weapons, as well as the thousands of Korean soldiers deployed there, are enabling the Russian offensive to advance in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. He reported that during his meetings in Kyiv and Kharkiv, he heard repeatedly that “the West’s response remains insufficient” to effectively stop Putin. “We must therefore absolutely tighten sanctions against all of Russia’s allies in this war, and above all against North Korea,” the Polish politician urged. He emphasized that it is equally important to exert strong pressure on China, the leading power on the Asian continent, to influence North Korea and persuade it to withdraw from participation in this war.
“Ukraine needs support that will bring about the just peace that a nation fighting for freedom today deserves,” the Member of the European Parliament noted.
Arkadiusz Mularczyk reported that a Pentagon spokesperson announced last week that there are 11,000 North Korean soldiers in Ukraine. He added that there are also reports of illegal mercenaries from Africa. “This information clearly shows that the use of North Korean soldiers is a clear signal of an escalation of the conflict, and Putin’s machine is facing serious difficulties if it is recruiting mercenaries from all over the world,” said the Polish politician. He argued that the European Union’s response should be continued support for Ukraine, stricter sanctions against countries that support Putin’s regime and send weapons, military equipment, and soldiers to Ukraine, as well as encouraging greater military support from South Korea. “We must send Putin a clear signal that the European Union will not lose its resolve,” emphasized Arkadiusz Mularczyk.
