Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda addressed the European Parliament, calling for increased EU pressure on Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to him, Brussels should also consider expanding the bloc in the name of “stability and prosperity” in Europe.
“We must increase the sanctions against Russia until we stop its aggression. The most effective way to expand the field of peace, stability and prosperity in Europe has been and will be the enlargement of the EU. This was confirmed by the successful enlargement of the EU in 2004, 2007, 2013. At that time “The newcomers to the EU, hungry for a stronger Europe, have enthusiastically supported the reforms. Therefore, if we want to make the EU even stronger today, let’s accept new members,” he said.
Speaking of the enlargement of the European Union, the President of Lithuania mentioned Moldova and Ukraine. He also added that “extraordinary decisions” should be taken from Brussels regarding Kiev.
“Not only does Ukraine need Europe, Europe also needs Ukraine with all its vitality and determination to achieve its goals,” Nauseda said.
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