Ukraine President Zelenskyy’s Emotional Speech Gets Standing Ovation at European Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an emotional speech at the European Parliament, after which he received a standing ovation from everyone present. A video of it is now going viral on social media. As per an NBC report, Zelenskyy told the European Parliament that Ukrainians are fighting for their rights, freedom and survival. The Ukrainian people are very much motivated, he said. He added that Ukraine is also fighting to be an equal member of Europe and claimed that the European Union would be stronger for it. The speech came in the heels of Zelenskyy’s application for Ukraine to get immediate membership in the European Union. His impassioned speech also caused a translator to tear up on live TV.

Member of European Parliament, Riho Terras tweeted, “An unbelievable speech by @ZelenskyyUa at @Europarl_EN “I don’t read from paper, the paper phase is over, we’re dealing with lives. Without you Ukraine will be alone. We’ve proven our strength; we’re the same as you. Prove that you’ll not let us go. Then life will win over death”.”