Russia must be completely isolated economically, Senate Chair Florin Citu told a joint plenary sitting of the Romanian Parliament on Monday.
"Mr President Zelenskiy, it is an honor to hear from you today in the Romanian Parliament. I want to thank you for accepting my invitation to deliver this speech. (...) Mr Zelenskiy, you are a hero, not only in Ukraine, but also in Romania, and, I believe in all countries that respect democratic principles and values. The courage and perseverance you have shown in this difficult period for Ukraine inspire us all, motivate us to be more united, because only together can we succeed in doing everything we set out to do and only together can we win," said Citu.
According to him, "the entire Europe needs to do more" because children, old people, women and innocent civilians are being killed every hour in Ukraine, Agerpres.ro informs.
"President Zelenskiy, I was and will remain one of the most vehement opponents of Putin's policy. The war he has been waging has no justification, and we have a duty to stop it by all means. Some may think it is too harsh a measure, but I do not think the answer is harsh enough for the atrocities inflicted on Ukraine. And it is important for you, Mr President, to find out directly from you about the critical situation in Ukraine," added Citu.
He emphasised that the Bucha massacre could not go unpunished.
"It is unacceptable what is happening in Ukraine now. Vladimir Putin is a criminal who defies any law, any international treaty, who has led Russia to an illegal war. The Bucha massacre must not go unpunished. Romania has already notified the International Criminal Court about crimes of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the soil of Ukraine. Mr President, in today's gesture to walk among the Ukrainians in Bucha, you have once again shown that you are a true leader to your people, and you deserve all the respect and admiration of leaders everywhere. That is why we have a duty not to remain passive," said Citu.
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