The documentary film “Escape from Irpin”, produced by the Polish journalist Michal Psedlatsky, during his stay in Ukraine, was screened in the premises of the Presidency of the Assembly.

Through the testimonies and first-hand experiences of several characters, the journalist narrates the exceptional resistance of the Ukrainian people to the Russian aggression.

The event was opened by the chair of the Parliamentary Committee for Foreign Policy, Mimi Kodheli and the ambassador of Ukraine, Volodymyr Shkurov. In attendance were members of the Assembly and guests from the academic world, journalism, civil society, business, etc.
In her remarks, Kodheli extolled the resistance shown by the Ukrainian people to Russia’s unjustified attack on an independent country.
Appreciating the support given to Ukraine by NATO, Kodheli underlined that Albania will stand with the Ukrainian people in their right to security and sovereignty.

Kodheli said, among other things, that the testimonies and what is still happening in Ukraine should serve as moments of reflection for everyone to put an end to the unjust conflict as soon as possible.

The Ambassador of Ukraine, Volodymyr Shkurov, in his remarks, focused on the damage and repercussions that the war has inflicted since it was launched 1 year ago and underlined that despite everything, Ukraine is standing, fighting, thanks to the support and aid of the whole civilized world, including Albania.
The ambassador stressed that the Ukrainian people continues the fight against the Russian aggressor and believes in victory.
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