Speaker urges legal action against Russia, calls for continued Western support for Ukraine

Unidentified Speaker 1 urged continued Western support for Ukraine and called for legal accountability for Russian actions, criticizing what they described as a Russian effort to "rewrite the history." During a question‑and‑answer session, the speaker rejected broad characterizations of Ukrainians as Nazis and warned that delays in U.S. military aid risked weakening Ukraine at a critical moment.

The speaker, who opened by saying the remarks were meant to show solidarity rather than celebrate any anniversary, described mixed family roots and said listening to the Russian ambassador’s account of events ‘‘was like a fairy tale.’’ They said Russia had gone from portraying itself as a World War II liberator to acting as an aggressor, and added, "Impunity is, impossible. We have to sue also the Russian aggressor." The speaker also said they had tried to engage directly with both Vladimir Putin and Zelensky at the start of the war but that Putin was no longer receptive to dialogue.

When asked about references to Nazis and an item raised in the Canadian parliament involving "Yaroslav Hunko," Unidentified Speaker 2 prompted the speaker to explain apparent contradictions. Unidentified Speaker 1 replied that an error or the presence of a single problematic figure does not justify labeling "all Ukrainians" as Nazis, saying, "It's not because an error has been done that you have to consider that all Ukrainians are Nazi," and noting that the Canadian parliament later recognized an error in that case.

A reporter identified herself later in the exchange as Carrie Noten of Radio France International and asked about messages for American partners amid reports that military aid was being held up. Unidentified Speaker 1 invoked the role of the United States in World War II and said it would be ‘‘a pity’’ if domestic political disputes resulted in putting Ukraine "in hostage." The speaker urged that support continue so Ukraine would be in a position to negotiate on terms that would not humiliate it, citing President Zelensky’s peace plan as evidence of a potential non‑humiliating settlement.

The session included discussion of the broader regional stakes, with Unidentified Speaker 1 listing Baltic states, Poland, Romania, Georgia and Moldova as countries concerned about possible further Russian aggression and naming North Korea (Pyongyang), Syria and Iran as current Russian partners, which the speaker said underscored Russia’s international isolation.

The meeting proceeded without votes or formal actions; the speaker concluded by reiterating the need for solidarity, legal accountability and continued external support for Ukraine.