{
  "id": 18278398,
  "title": "Poroshenko tells the European Parliament about Russia’s air terror: this is not happening somewhere far away, this is happening in Europe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/poroshenko-tells-the-european-parliament-about-russias-air-terror",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:57:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1231537.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian politician Petro Poroshenko addressed the European Parliament on the devastating impact of Russia's air attacks on Ukraine's civilian population. He emphasized that these attacks are occurring in Europe, not distant lands, stating that countries across the continent cannot view them as isolated incidents. Poroshenko highlighted that Ukraine's Armed Forces remain resilient, preventing Russia from seizing additional territory, and noted that more Ukrainian land is being liberated than captured by Putin's forces. He reported that since February 24, 2022, over 50,000 Russian invaders have been killed or seriously injured, marking a significant turning point in the conflict. However, he also expressed concern over the increasing number of civilian casualties in recent months. In the last 24 hours alone, 12 innocent civilians were killed, with 67 more seriously injured. Poroshenko recounted a tragic incident where 40 people were killed at a school in Komyshuvakha, with over 35 people still missing. He stressed that this violence is not a distant threat but a reality for Europe, as air raid alerts now persist for 18-20 hours in Kyiv, effectively turning the city into a frontline location. Despite these hardships, Poroshenko praised the European Parliament's support for Ukraine, including European Commission decisions to provide advanced technologies, weapons, and financial aid, as well as progress toward Ukraine's potential EU membership. He urged Europe to remain united in its response to the war and to strengthen its economies to a wartime footing. Poroshenko outlined a comprehensive plan to achieve peace through military and diplomatic measures, including bolstering Ukraine's Armed Forces to raise the cost of aggression for Russia, weakening Russia's war-making capabilities, and ensuring that Ukraine's struggle for peace is driven by decisiveness rather than attrition. He emphasized the importance of justice and accountability, calling for a Special Tribunal to address the crimes of aggression against Ukraine and holding Russia fully responsible for every Ukrainian victim. Additionally, Poroshenko called for unyielding diplomatic pressure on Russia, advocating for tailored sanctions and broader international participation in these measures. Strengthening Ukraine's EU accession process was also a priority, with Poroshenko vowing to work diligently within Ukraine's political system to achieve merit-based progress.",
  "summary": "Leader of the European Solidarity party and Member of Parliament of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, during a speech at the European Parliament, spoke about the horrific consequences of Russia’s air terror against Ukraine’s civilian population.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russia's air attacks on Ukraine are occurring in Europe, not distant lands.",
    "Over 50,000 Russian invaders killed or injured since February 24, 2022.",
    "12 civilians killed and 67 injured in the last 24 hours in Ukraine."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Framing Russian air strikes as a direct threat to the entire continent seeks to transform European perception of the conflict from a distant war into an urgent continental security crisis.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}