At today’s plenary session of the European Parliament, Members once again debated the issue of the Russia–Ukraine war. Viktória Ferenc, MEP for Fidesz–KDNP, stressed in relation to Ukraine: “Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has shown just how fragile European peace truly is. In light of recent military developments, the danger of this war spreading is greater than ever before. It is our duty to do everything possible to prevent such a scenario and to play an active role in advancing a ceasefire and peace negotiations.”

“Winter is approaching. While EU citizens are preparing for Christmas in cities lit up with festive lights, the people of Ukraine are once again facing wartime conditions—airstrikes, air raid sirens, and homes left in darkness and without heating due to power outages. The war ravaging the country is merciless, and it has gone on far too long: hundreds of thousands have been killed or wounded, millions have lost their homes, and these numbers continue to rise every single day. Even areas once thought to be safe, such as Transcarpathia in western Ukraine, are now being hit by airstrikes. It is heartbreaking that the men of the Transcarpathian Hungarian community—who are already suffering restrictions on their minority rights—are increasingly losing their lives in this war. Just last week, I spoke with Transcarpathian women about the hardships they face in Ukraine: what it means, as women left without their husbands, to manage daily life, to assume the role of head of household, to carry out men’s work. What it means to dream of peace that could prevent Ukraine from becoming entirely a country of women,” emphasized the MEP of Transcarpathian origin.

“I stand for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and I condemn Russian aggression, but I am deeply saddened by the suffering of ordinary people, whose voices are seldom heard. I trust that more and more people around the world will come to understand the importance of diplomacy and peace negotiations, and will support bringing this war to an end as soon as possible, so that human suffering may finally cease,” concluded Viktória Ferenc.