Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine President Gets Standing Ovation In EU Parliament, Sergei Lavrov Sees Walkout In UNHCR As He Defends Russia

On March 1, European Union lawmakers gave Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a standing ovation as he addressed the European Parliament via video link. Zelenskyy said "Prove that you are with us.” “We are (with you)," European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic said in response to Zelenskyy's appeal, reported AFP. Meanwhile, several diplomats staged a walkout as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council. Watch the video to know more.

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