A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) recently arrived in Kyiv, with the timing of their visit being symbolically significant for Ukraine. Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, shared this development via Twitter, also emphasizing his meetings in Vienna with PACE President Petra Bayr and underscoring the current security climate in Ukraine.

During the discussions, Stefanchuk articulated the urgent need for an increase in sanctions pressure against Russia, alongside a call for the establishment of a Special Tribunal to hold Russia accountable for its actions. He highlighted the importance of these meetings for consensus-building on critical decisions impacting the ongoing conflict and recovery in the region. This sentiment reflects a growing imperative among Ukrainian leaders to foster stronger alliances in response to regional threats.

The visit was further bolstered by the presence of Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Speaker of the Polish Sejm, signaling robust political support from neighboring countries. This delegation’s arrival underscores the backing Ukraine receives from international partners amid escalating tensions with Russia, and it showcases the collaborative efforts needed to navigate security challenges and political recovery within the region.