President Zelenskyy's full speech to the European Parliament

The Ukrainian President has called on the European Parliament to prove it will support his country to defend itself from Russia.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said nobody would break Ukraine in an historic address to MEPs.

He used his speech to call for Ukraine to be immediately made a member of the EU, adding: “We have proven our strength. Prove that you are with us”.

“We are fighting just for our land and for our freedom,” he said. Despite the fact that all the cities in our country are now blocked, nobody is going to enter and intervene with our freedom.”

At times the translator cried as Zelenskyy said 16 children were killed in attacks yesterday

He received a standing ovation, with European Council President Charles Michel pledging EU support.

“We have one common message - Russia: Stop the war; go home and let’s talk”.