As Russian military movements close to the Ukrainian border continue to be a major global concern, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola tells FRANCE 24 she is doubtful about Moscow's claims that its troops are moving away from the frontier. The top EU lawmaker reaffirms that "if the escalation occurs, the European Parliament would align with other institutions to ensure concrete, swift and effective action".
MEPs voted on Wednesday February 16 in favour of a €1.2 billion macro-financial assistance to Ukraine – "a quick decision" and "a message of tangible solidarity with the Ukrainian people", according to the EU Parliament chief.
