President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had lost its influence in the EU.

"I am grateful to all the European Union countries I addressed. We know that Russia tried to disrupt my appeals to them, involving its various connections - political, diplomatic, even business," Zelensky virtually addressed the Slovenian parliament.

He has already spoken to 24 out of 27 EU parliaments.

"I would like to congratulate you on this clear evidence that Russia has lost its influence in the European Union. The fact remains: the majority of the EU countries are free of the political influence of Russia. This is a new political reality in Europe, which we have achieved together, with every country standing by our side to defend our common freedom," he emphasized.

The President of Ukraine added that an anti-war coalition was formed in Europe, which protects freedom and unity. In his opinion, the Russian war proved that "European values ​​do not remain just a reference to old treaties and conventions. They do not serve as formal criteria only at the level of rhetoric, but are the real basis of life on the continent here and now."

"Every country of united Europe has contributed to this. Not only those who occupy a large area on the map and are used to attending the summits of the "big ones." Free Europe is the result of the principles of everyone, including those who do not have significant military or economic resources to resist Russian pressure, but who can fight thanks to their honesty and brave heart," concluded Zelensky.

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