European Commission approves plan to help Ukraine export grain through Russia’s port blockade
The European Commission has provided an action plan to help Ukraine export agro-industrial products, the so-called Solidarity Lanes. Source: The EU Commissioner for Transport Adina Valean “Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports, Ukrainian grain, and other agricultural goods can no longer reach their...
Russia is the most direct threat to the world order, – European Commission President
Russia is the most direct threat to the world order because of its war against Ukraine and relations with China. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “Russia is today the most direct threat to the world order with the barbaric war against Ukraine, and its worrying pact with China.” According to her, not only the...
Poland and Slovakia to lobby for Ukraine’s EU candidate status as soon as possible
The Presidents of Poland and Slovakia, Andrzej Duda and Zuzana Chaputova will visit Western Europe to persuade leaders of these countries to grant Ukraine EU candidate status. Source: The President of Poland Andrzej Duda “I accepted the proposal of President Zuzana Chaputova to conduct a kind of lobbying mission on Ukraine among our...
Germany insists on Ukraine’s full membership in the EU, – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany
Germany insists on Ukraine’s full membership in the EU. Source: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock “It is clear to me today that Ukraine is explicitly a part of Europe, so Ukraine’s very convincing application for membership – full-fledged membership – in the European Union is understandable to me. We insist on Ukraine’s...
Russia fired on Odesa during the visit of the President of the European Council
Prime Minister Denys Shmygal and European Council President Charles Michel were in Odessa during the rocket attack. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “The bombing of Odesa by Russian missiles takes place every day. As happened just 10 minutes ago, another bombing with two missiles during our meeting with Charles Michel....
European Commission President personally persuaded Hungarian Prime Minister over Russian oil embargo
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the embargo on Russian oil with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who did not support this. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “This evening’s discussion with PM Viktor Orban was helpful to clarify issues related to sanctions and energy security. We...
The Head of the European Council came to celebrate Europe Day in Odessa
The President of the European Council arrived in Odesa. Source: The President of the European Council Charles Michel I came to celebrate #EuropeDay in #Odesa, the city where Pushkin said that "you can feel Europe." And where today the Ukrainian people shield their monuments from bullets and rockets and their freedom from Russian...
66% of Europeans support Ukraine’s accession to the EU, – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The Head of Ukraine’s foreign ministry said that 66% of Europeans support Ukraine’s accession to the EU according to Eurobarometer poll. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba “European history in the making. The latest Eurobarometer poll shows strong public support for Ukraine’s future EU membership (66%)....
80% of Europeans support sanctions against Russia
Europeans approve of the EU’s reaction to the war in Ukraine. The majority supports Ukraine and its people and approves sanctions against Russia. Source: the European Commission According to the data, support for sanctions imposed on Russia after its attack on Ukraine is very high. 80% of respondents approve of economic sanctions against...
Sanctioned Russian assets need to be confiscated to rebuild Ukraine, – President of the European Council
The President of the European Council is in favor of confiscating the assets of Russians under sanctions for further use to repair the damage caused by Russia in the war it is waging against Ukraine. Source: The President of the European Council Charles Michel “I’m absolutely convinced that this is extremely important not only to...