Ukrainians’ Strength Is Astonishing: Interview With European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno, Who Launched a Hunger Strike in Support of Oleshky Residents
European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno launched a hunger strike on October 21 to draw the international community’s attention to the humanitarian catastrophe in Russian-occupied Oleshky, in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Russian forces have trapped thousands of residents in the city amid severe shortages of food and water, with no electricity, gas, or medicines. Picierno spoke about her…
European Parliament Vice-President Pina Picierno began a hunger strike on October 21 to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky, a Ukrainian city under Russian occupation. Russian forces have trapped thousands of residents in Oleshky, leaving them with limited access to food, water, electricity, gas, and medicines.
Picierno discussed her position, political polarization in Europe, and the impact of Russian propaganda in an exclusive interview with the FREEДOM television channel. Despite diplomatic efforts and appeals from the EU and the Vatican, Moscow has repeatedly refused to open humanitarian corridors, leading Picierno to launch her personal protest.
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