{"id":19080,"date":"2026-02-11T21:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=19080"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:59:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T07:59:56","slug":"the-european-parliaments-e90-billion-aid-decision-for-ukraine-strengthens-the-eus-strategic-position-ahmad-shahidov-speaks-to-anewz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/?p=19080","title":{"rendered":"The European Parliament\u2019s \u20ac90 billion aid decision for Ukraine strengthens the EU\u2019s strategic position \u2013 Ahmad Shahidov speaks to AnewZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CQRyxOwSTtM?si=vR1HnhF5iWk3v0Tp\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe European Parliament\u2019s approval of a \u20ac90 billion support package for Ukraine once again demonstrates Brussels\u2019 political priorities and long-term strategic approach. The decision is seen as a significant step aimed at ensuring financial stability in Ukraine amid the ongoing war, as well as safeguarding European security.<\/p>\n<p>Human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov told AnewZ that the decision represents not only financial assistance but also the EU\u2019s commitment to international law and the principle of sovereignty: \u201cWhat is happening in Ukraine has long gone beyond a regional conflict. It is a test of international law and European credibility. Brussels is showing that stability and continuity are its core priorities and that Ukraine cannot function without predictable support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ahmad Shahidov also emphasized that the package strengthens Europe\u2019s diplomatic position and places the EU on a long-term strategic course: \u201cGuaranteed financial support enables Ukraine to negotiate from a stronger position. This decision shows that Europe is moving beyond short-term crisis management toward sustained strategic engagement and is demonstrating the political will to protect the rules-based international order.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19081\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19082\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026a.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19083\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026b.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19084\" src=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c-475x267.jpg 475w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/shahidov.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/anewz_11.02.2026c.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European Parliament\u2019s approval of a \u20ac90 billion support package for Ukraine once again demonstrates Brussels\u2019 political priorities and long-term strategic approach. 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