Pleased to welcome Ylva Johansson again to Kyiv, this time in her new capacity as Special Envoy for Ukrainians in the EU. We focused on the protection of the rights and interests of Ukrainians in EU Member States. I underlined that it remains of great importance for Ukraine to

Ukraine's integration in the EU is happening. With Yulia Svyrydenko, I discussed the next steps of EU accession and the key reforms needed to advance. Rule of law, democratic institutions and anti-corruption bodies are the best guarantee for a strong and independent Ukraine.

I was pleased to welcome the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, and the Danish Minister for European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, to Kyiv on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. We applauded the completion of the screening of the alignment of Ukrainian legislation with EU

We have now concluded our debate on continued support to Ukraine. We discussed the possibility of making better use of Russian immobilised assets. We will continue this discussion at our next European Council meeting in October. Since 24 February 2022, the European Union has

Ukraine has finished its internal screening process for EU legislation – and we did it faster than anyone else before us. We did it well. We are fully ready to open Cluster 1 in the EU membership talks – the “Fundamentals” cluster. We need real progress on this.

I ended my 3-day visit to Ukraine meeting the anti-corruption institutions. Their contribution to democratic accountability builds the foundation for a strong and independent Ukraine. It is a necessity to bring Ukraine in the EU. They have our full support.

Turning political momentum into practical steps for business. Yesterday we held the High-Level Dialogue on 🇺🇦’s Economy on the Path to 🇪🇺 with Marta Kos Marie Bjerre & Oleksandr Korniyenko. Announced a series of regional & sectoral talks — steel, agriculture, transport,

Our goal remains a strong and free Ukraine. Russia needs to know that the EU and its partners have the will and the means to continue supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved. Soon, we will launch a new programme to give Ukraine the tech edge it needs on

I had a meeting with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa António Costa, and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen Statsministeriet. We focused discussions on supporting Ukraine’s European integration and opening the first cluster together with

Russia deliberately cut power to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. This was a manual disconnection carried out as a test while Russia is preparing to reconnect the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP to its own power grid. Russia’s next step will be even more dangerous: restarting a

Had a productive meeting with Sirpa Rautio. Discussed human rights violations by Russia and protecting rights of vulnerable Ukrainians under EU temporary protection. Despite Russian agression, Ukraine remains committed to strengthening human rights.

Joined #3SI event by East PL House in Brussels to discuss shared interests & 🇺🇦strategic role for the region. DHoM Serhii Tereshko stressed that 🇺🇦 membership in🇪🇺, its security, connectivity, energy role are crucial for success of 3 Seas Initiative and stronger EU eastern flank.

Russia’s hybrid threats: EU Council prolongs #sanctions against those responsible for 🇷🇺 destabilising actions abroad. The EU and its MS will continue to draw on the full range of tools available to protect, prevent & respond to such malicious behaviour. Read more 👇

Last night, Russia launched its largest strike yet on Ukraine’s gas production facilities in Kharkiv and Poltava regions – 35 missiles, including ballistic, and 60 drones. The most important thing: no casualties. Emergency services and Naftogaz teams are already working

Glad to meet with Eva Maydell (Paunova) to discuss Ukraine-EU cooperation priorities. Grateful for your steadfast support of Ukraine.

With temperatures in Ukraine dropping, Russia launched a massive attack on our energy infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Poltava regions over the past night. With 60 drones and 35 missiles, including ballistic, this was the largest Russian attack on our gas extraction since the

These were targeted and deliberate Russian drone strikes on passenger trains in Shostka, Sumy region. Not one, but two strikes one after another. This is one of the most barbaric Russian tactics—the so-called “double-tap”—with the second attack hitting rescuers and people who

The EU stands with Ukraine as its people once again suffer at the hands of Russian barbarity. The shocking scenes emerging from Shostka railway station highlight Russia’s reckless and continued willingness to target civilians. The EU and its global partners must continue

Ukraine’s strength lies in every person who refuses to give in. From small towns to big cities, ordinary people come together at the sites of Russian attacks to offer help – to clear the debris, to support the affected 🏚️ Their quiet but powerful work is a collective act of

Last night, Ukraine once again came under a combined Russian attack – more than 50 missiles and about 500 attack drones. The Russians struck with cruise missiles, “shaheds” and Kinzhals among other things. The Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv,