French MEP urges not to give in to Putin's minions

The lawmaker spoke on Wednesday at the debate in the European Parliament ahead of the vote on the resolution on the need for further support to Ukraine on the part of the EU, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Let's not succumb to Putin’s minions, Orbán, all those who have no mandate to speak on behalf of the EU. The likes of Orbán actually put our union at jeopardy. How could you travel to the Kremlin? In order for the Ukrainian land to be bombarded again in a few days?" Hayer stressed.

She noted that the security of Ukraine is the security of Europe, therefore the Ukrainian state should become free for the sake of geopolitical balance and peace on the continent: "Vladimir Putin is trying to destabilize our continent. We see hybrid threats and interference in European politics. The only possible response is a resolute opposition to Putin's propaganda, including in this hall."

Valerie Hayer assured that starting with the inaugural session of the new parliament, the support for the people of Ukraine will continue.

"We once again tell the people of Ukraine from this inaugural session of the new European Parliament that we will continue to support you until victory," she said.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, the leader of the French far-right in the new European Parliament, Jordan Bardella, believes it is impossible to condemn Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his "diplomatic" maneuvers, and that supporting Ukraine on the way to NATO will contribute to the escalation of war.

Bardella said this during the first debate of the new European Parliament regarding support for Ukraine, which preceded the vote on the resolution on the need for further support of Ukraine on the part of the EU.