European Parliament member publicly threatens physical harm to Zelenskyy
European Parliament lawmaker publicly threatens Zelenskyy (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
During a visit to Russia, Romanian Member of the European Parliament Diana Șoșoacă made another controversial statement targeting Ukraine and its leadership, according to a post by Șoșoacă on Facebook.
Șoșoacă, who is banned from entering Ukraine, directed offensive remarks at the President of Ukraine during her visit to Russia.
At a meeting of the so‑called International Association "Friends of Russia", she threatened to break the Ukrainian leader’s legs if he were to appear in the Romanian parliament.
In a press release published on her Facebook page, excerpts of her speech were quoted in which Șoșoacă alleges that the Ukrainian authorities are oppressing ethnic Romanians.
She said: “If he dares to come into my parliament, I will break his legs! He must not dare to speak in my parliament.”
The MEP added that, under the Romanian Constitution, parliamentarians are the sole representatives of the Romanian people's sovereignty.
The document also contains accusations against Ukraine, where, Șoșoacă claims, more than a million Romanians are forbidden to speak their native language.
Political career and views
Diana Șoșoacă belongs to Romania’s far-right political wing. She gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic for her vocal opposition to lockdown measures and vaccination.
In 2020, Șoșoacă was elected to the Romanian Senate representing the Alianţa pentru Unirea Românilor (AUR) party, but later founded the political movement S.O.S. România, known for its nationalist and Eurosceptic rhetoric. Since July 2024, she has held a seat in the European Parliament.
Anti-Ukrainian and pro-Russian stance
Șoșoacă has repeatedly called for redrawing borders and the return of territories she considers historically Romanian, including Northern Bukovina, Hertsa, Budjak, and Zmiinyi Island.
In 2023, she even proposed denouncing the 1997 Romania–Ukraine Treaty of Good-Neighborliness.
Her position is openly pro-Russian: she claims that Ukraine is an artificial state and opposes supporting Kyiv in its war with Russia.
The politician also sharply criticizes Romania’s membership in the EU and NATO, arguing that these organizations drag the country into other people’s conflicts.
Diana Șoșoacă’s speech in Moscow was another display of her pro‑Russian stance and anti‑Ukrainian rhetoric.
Her remarks drew condemnation in Romania and across the EU, but she continues to promote ultra‑right ideas and closer ties with Russia.
The president of Ukraine suggested the US refusal to send Kyiv Tomahawk cruise missiles might be linked to a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. According to him, the Russian leader feared possible deliveries of the weapon, and the US president sharply changed his position after speaking with Putin.
Ukraine is reportedly in the final stages of negotiating a new defense agreement with several European countries. President Zelenskyy said the document would include air‑defense systems, long‑range weapons, development of joint defense technologies, an expansion of the PURL program, and increased purchases of US arms.
