Brussels, my love? The EU and Ukraine after a year of war

The Euronews Brussels bureau brings you its newest episode of a brand new speak present that goals to interrupt down European information and politics to make it extra accessible to viewers.

This week marked one 12 months because the Russian invasion of Ukraine so this newest version of “Brussels, my love?” targeted on that. We took to the streets of Brussels to ask locals in the event that they have been nonetheless involved concerning the battle. 

One Ukrainian interviewed advised Euronews he was heartbroken as his household remains to be there. He thanked the West and Europe for his or her help over the past 12 months. 

“With out you guys, we would not be right here”, he mentioned.

Our company have been the bubbly Dharmendra Kanani, the director of technique at assume tank Pals of Europe, Natalia Arno, the President of the Free Russia Basis who left her nation again in 2012 and has by no means been in a position to return, and Ricardo Borges de Castro, the Affiliate Director on the European Coverage Centre. 

Panellists spoke concerning the impression the conflict in Ukraine is having on the continent and concerning the EU momentary safety directive that got here into drive final 12 months.

In accordance with the EU Company for Basic Rights (FRA), one in three Ukrainians now really feel a part of their host international locations’ neighborhood, however many want to return house. Not realizing the native language is the principle motive Ukrainians are having bother integrating and being compelled to drop out of training or work. And in accordance with the FRA, eight in ten are dealing with difficulties making ends meet.

Watch “Brussels my Love?” on Euronews and within the prime participant above.