{
  "id": 2988537,
  "title": "Ukrainian people can count on European Parliament's support in fight for freedom – Metsola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/ukrainian-people-can-count-on-european-parliaments-support-in-fight",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:43:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1195600.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Ukraine's Independence Day, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola extended her best wishes to the Ukrainian people. In a video message, she lauded their bravery and resilience in building their nation for the past 35 years, despite Russia's efforts to erase their hard-won state. Metsola emphasized that today is a time for celebration, but also reflection on the sacrifices Ukrainians continue to make for their country's freedom. Their actions, both on the battlefield and off, demonstrate their strength, resilience, and extraordinary courage, serving as a testament to the true meaning of independence. Metsola reaffirmed that Ukrainians can rely on the European Parliament's ongoing support in their fight for freedom, having provided such backing since the very beginning. She also highlighted the recent initiation of the first negotiating clusters for Ukraine's accession to the European Union, marking progress in the right direction. On this significant day for Ukraine, Europe, along with Ukrainians worldwide, looks to the future with optimism, envisioning a brighter European future where peace can once again prevail.",
  "summary": "European Parliament President Roberta Metsola congratulated the people of Ukraine on Independence Day.",
  "key_points": [
    "European Parliament President Roberta Metsola wishes Ukraine on Independence Day.",
    "Metsola praises Ukrainian bravery and resilience against Russian aggression.",
    "EU supports Ukraine's fight for freedom and EU accession negotiations."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNBC World",
        "title": "France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/france-uk-step-up-missile-support-for-ukraine-as-european-leaders-meet",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:00:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}