Olga Stefanishyna
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Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration - Minister of Justice of Ukraine, a mother and a dreamer
Joined June 2020
🇺🇦🇪🇺Ukraine received the EU membership questionnaire. We have already done much preparatory work, so ready to move fast. Expect to be granted a candidate status in June. It is part of our recovery & victory over RU aggressor who wants to reverse Ukraine's democratic course
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Ukraine completed the 2nd part of🇪🇺 membership questionnaire. This true 'book of 🇺🇦 statehood" in 9 volumes has been handed over symbolically to @EU_Commission on #EuropeDay. We continue working with 🇪🇺 partners to ensure a positive decision on 🇺🇦 EU candidate status in June
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A Visa ban for russians will be a cold shower. War against Ukraine is supported by 76%; only 17% oppose it (the latest Levada poll). Welcoming russians while their missiles destroy 🇺🇦 cities & the Kremlin launches the biggest energy crisis in decades must be stopped.
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The 1st part of the questionnaire for 🇺🇦 EU membership has been sent to the @EU_Commission. As was promised by President @ZelenskyyUa, Ukraine completed the document in one week! Have already started working on the 2nd part. Proud of 🇺🇦 Government team.
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Ukrainian armed forces are strong & ready to respond to any hostile actions.🇺🇦 nation demonstrates incredible resilience, & the Government takes all necessary measures to preserve stability in the country. It is also vital to strengthen international unity to #StandWithUkraine
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Was glad to welcome Bulgarian PM @kirilpetkov today in Kyiv. 🇺🇦🇧🇬. Standing with Ukraine also means standing for our European future. Grateful to Bulgaria for its firm support of Ukraine's membership in the EU
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Russia launched more than 775 missiles to hit Ukrainian cities. They used vacuum bombs, prohibited by international law. Russia acts as a terrorist state and should be treated accordingly. #CloseTheSky & strengthen Ukraine .air defense systems. #StopRussianAggression
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It’s official. 🇺🇦🇪🇺membership talks have started. Feeling special gratitude to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for this day.
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A year ago, Ukrainian cities in #Donbas were full of light and happiness. Then the #russianwar took that away, bringing suffering and destruction instead. #RussiaisATerroistState .#UkraineWillWin
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We are united. We are strong. Today Ukraine's highest monument was lit up with the colors of the national flag as a symbol of unity of 🇺🇦 nation in defence of the country. #UAразом
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Ending this war, we have to make sure that there will be no appetite in russia for another war. Russian threat to the democratic world should be targeted now when russia is weak. #HFX2022
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Memorable day in @Europarl_EN. Grateful to @EP_President @RobertaMetsola and MEPs for the warm welcome and strong support of Ukraine. And especially for the call to provide Ukraine with much-needed long-range artillery and planes
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Ukraine went a long way of transformation. Today its an European country with market economy, strong tradition of free & fair elections, vibrant civil society, resilient institutions, respect for human rights. It deserves a chance to become an EU member.
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Few hours after a new round of russian missiles attacks, 🇺🇦🇨🇿 Governments held a joint meeting in Kyiv. Grateful to 🇨🇿 friends for standing with us against this brutal war of destruction, & for solid support on our way to 🇪🇺 & NATO. Joint statement here:
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Historic day for Ukraine’s European future. It was my honor to welcome President @EmmanuelMacron, Chancellor @OlafScholz, and Prime Minister Mario Draghi @Palazzo_Chigi upon their arrival in Kyiv
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Done deal! 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇦🇩.
The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova. #EUCO granted candidate status to Georgia. And the EU will open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria is reached and.
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Ukraine will complete by the end of this week the 2nd part of #EU membership questionnaire. It will show that Ukraine is widely aligned with the EU. We are absolutely capable of making sure that before 🇪🇺 summit in June, all the procedures are done.
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Ukrainians have no illusions that someone else will fight instead of us. What we are asking for is to help us to defend ourselves. The West needs to invest in Ukraine's defense to keep the democracy safe from Russia's aggression.
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⚡️Excellent news from Brussels. EU Ambassadors agreed on the negotiating frameworks for Ukraine. Moving to the next stage of our accession. The 1st intergovernmental conference will convene on June 25.
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A historic day for Ukraine and the future of Europe: 🇪🇺leaders decided to open accession talks with 🇺🇦&🇲🇩. Grateful to everyone who worked hard to make 🇺🇦 dream come true. It became possible only thanks to the strong will of all Ukrainians, our soldiers standing on the frontline.
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There is no more urgent issue in the world than #ZaporizhzhiaNPP. #Russia continues its nuclear blackmail by shelling the plant & torturing its personnel. An accident at the plant would essentially constitute the use of nuclear weapons. #DemilitarizationZone must be established
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#Mariupol was a beautiful dynamic city. Now its a place of Russian war crimes. For many days Ukraine and international humanitarian organizations have been trying to deliver aid there. #ClosetheSkyoverUkraine .#CloseTheSky .#StopRussianAggression .#StandWithUkraine
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Speech of true leadership from President @vonderleyen:.- Ukraine must win this war &Russia must pay for its aggression.- We should do everything to help UA's economy.- It's our moral duty to pave the path for 🇺🇦EU membership. It's not a burden; it's our historical responsibility
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Ukraine has ratified the #IstanbulConvention. This step will consolidate Ukraine's long-term commitment towards preventing & combating violence against women and domestic violence. Every person must be protected. It's about human rights and dignity.
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My great pleasure to welcome in Kyiv @eucopresident Costa, @eu_eeas VP @kajakallas and Commissioner Kos. @EU_Commission. Grateful for making your first visit to #Ukraine. Looking forward to our discussions.
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Ukraine has been a reliable and trustworthy partner for the EU. Even in times of war. 🇺🇦🇪🇺
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Terrible morning. At least 12 people, including little kids, were killed by russian missiles. They died sleeping in their beds. #RussiaisATerroistState
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Historic moment. @EU_Commission has recommended granting Ukraine EU candidate status. It's a clear acknowledgment of Ukraine's transformations and reforms as well as strong commitment of Ukrainians to European values.#EmbraceUkraine.#StrengthenTheUnion.
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My great pleasure to welcome in Kyiv a group of female Ministers for 🇪🇺 affairs from 🇦🇹🇩🇪🇱🇹🇷🇴🇱🇻🇭🇷🇱🇮. Grateful to Austria for initiating the visit and for our cooperation in making it possible. We talked about further steps on 🇺🇦 road to 🇪🇺membership & reforms despite the war. 1/2
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181 thousand Ukrainian children have been already deported to Russia. We have confirmed cases of children being separated from their parents in so-called filtration camps. These appealing crimes should be stopped. Strong sanctions, preventing #bloodytrade, #ArmUkraineNow
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Done ✅. Today, the European Commission confirmed that Ukraine had implemented all the remaining steps to start talks. Looking forward to EU Member States decision on adopting the negotiation framework with Ukraine and the actual start of the accession negotiations.
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Also I would like to thank all the experts from 🇺🇦 civil society who greatly contributed to this result. #MovingForward.#StandWithUkraine.
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All branches of 🇺🇦 government are united in the determination to achieve our strategic goal: full membership in the EU. President @ZelenskyyUa, PM @Denys_Shmyhal & Speaker @r_stefanchuk have signed a joint statement on EU candidate status. Historic moment. 🇪🇺 in @verkhovna_rada
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1st Joint Declaration on 🇺🇦 Euro-Atlantic Perspective was signed w/the Czech Republic. It states 🇨🇿support of 🇺🇦 membership in NATO as soon as conditions allow. As President @ZelenskyyUa stressed, 🇺🇦 Euro-Atlantic integration is what brings us all to long-term peace & security
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Big. Prime Ministers of Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia supported granting EU candidate status to Ukraine. Grateful for standing with us. We all have the same goal to strengthen our states and Europe as a whole. #EmbraceUkraine .#StrengthenTheUnion
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Grateful to Secretary General @jensstoltenberg & the Allies for convening this extraordinary meeting of NATO-Ukraine Commission ahead of NATO-Russia Council.Stressed that any discussions on security arrangements should start with the withdrawal of Russian troops from 🇺🇦 territory
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The major message we’ve received today is that 🇪🇺🇺🇦 accession talks should start. It’s a powerful signal that our clear commitment to reforms leads to the result. Later today President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa signed a decree on preparing the negotiation process with the EU.
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Happy to share this moment with Moldova. A truly historic day for both of our countries. Ahead of our 1st Intergovernmental conference on accession, was glad to meet the PM of Moldova @DorinRecean and his team. We will continue to work tirelessly to harmonize national
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My great pleasure to welcome @eucopresident Charles Michel in Kyiv. Thank you for standing with us in this fight for a peaceful European future. #OneEuropeanFamily
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As in the times of Stalin, Ukrainians are forcibly deported en masse to depressed regions of Russia for settlement. Their fate is unknown. Their relatives cannot reach them. No data on the number of deported. This is Russia. World wake up!.#StopRussianAggression
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1000 days ago, the longest day began for Ukrainians: on February 24, 2022, russia launched an open and full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It feels like that day has never truly ended. We go to bed with one set of news and wake up to another. Day after day, we fight, defend our
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Ukrainians show unwavering commitment to democratic values. 93% want Ukraine to become a fully functioning democracy. This figure has remained consistent since the start of the full-scale war. They are resolute in their desire for Ukraine to become a full-fledged part of the EU.
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Honoured to continue my work in 🇺🇦Government as Deputy PM for European and Euro-Atlantic integration - Minister of Justice. Grateful to @ZelenskyyUa @Denys_Shmyhal @ua_parliament for the trust. Glory to Ukraine!🇺🇦
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✈ Today Ukraine and the EU have signed a Common Aviation Area Agreement. 🇺🇦🇪🇺. It's an important step that makes Ukraine a part of the single airspace of the EU. Our air transportation will be based on European standards and rules.
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Ukraine has implemented its homework, enabling further steps on its 🇪🇺 membership path. Detailed info on every step out of 4 identified by @EU_Commission below
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Diesel fuel reserve will run out in 48 hours. After this, control of the hazardous nuclear facilities will be lost completely. To restore the power supply, safe corridors for the repair brigades shall be provided IMMEDIATELY!.#Chernobyl.2/2.
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Had a great pleasure to join President @ZelenskyyUa for his meeting with @EP_President Roberta Metsola in Kyiv. Grateful @RobertaMetsola for standing with us. We are one European family, and it's our common duty to defend democracy and freedom in Europe. #StopRussia
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🇺🇦got a full membership in the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We managed to synchronize our energy system with 🇪🇺on the 22nd day of russian invasion. Watch our documentary on the incredible work done by🇺🇦energy team .
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On the situation at #Chornobyl_NPP.Ukraine has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that due to the occupation of the #Chernobyl zone by #RussianArmy, control over nuclear and radiation facilities was lost. This constitutes a great threat to the whole continent. 1/3.
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It is my pleasure to welcome @MarinSanna and @InstituteGC in Kyiv. Thanks for standing with Ukraine and its people. Had an insightful discussion about 🇪🇺enlargement, the Ukraine- NATO agenda, and strengthening our unity and defense in the face of russian full-scale war.
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🇺🇦🇪🇺First Intergovernmental Conference between Ukraine and the EU
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Russia's 'proposals' is a demand for an unconditional surrender. The aggressor cannot dictate the rules to the democratic world. We rely on the Allies’ unity and assertiveness in protecting security and stability in Europe. @UKRinNATO.@NATOinUkraine
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Was glad to meet with @CBeaune just a few days after his appointment. Discussed joint 🇺🇦🇲🇫 🇪🇺 efforts to #StopRussianAggression, including sanctions, military & humanitarian aid, further steps on the formalization of Ukraine's application to join the EU
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Leaders of the Hungarian community have appealed to European Council President Charles Michel & Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to open 🇺🇦🇪🇺 accession talks. Ukraine’s EU integration serves the best interests of all national communities. It's about our future.
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We all know well what we are fighting for. We understand what is at stake. Ukraine could not fail. #StandWithUkraine .#CloseTheSky .#Mariupol .#StopRussianAggression .#StopRussia .#ClosetheSkyoverUkraine
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Reforms continue despite the war. Today 🇺🇦Parliament has voted on such major decisions:.- Ratification of #IstanbulConvention;.- Anti-Corruption Strategy for 2021-2025;.- lunch of the waste management system based on EU standards.
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Every Ukrainian family has its own painful memory of #Holodomor. We feel profound pain and anger, united in our resolve to remember millions of innocent lives lost. Their stories must never be forgotten. We stand together against the silence and denial of history, ensuring their
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‼️EU Commission recommends opening membership talks with Ukraine. It’s the result of a huge amount of work done by the country in war. More comments and reflections, including on the next steps, soon.
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We are on our land. Every day 🇺🇦 army fights to save civilians, to preserve our infrastructure & cities. Join millions of voices in a global campaign #ArmUkraineNow!.Democracy must be able to defend itself against tyranny. #SaveMariupol .#StopRussia.#StandWithUkraine
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Today Ukrainians spent terrible night in shelters. Dozens are dead and injured, some people are still missing after a russian attack of unprecedented scale. 158 cruise missiles and shahed attack drones targeted a maternity hospital, subway, residential buildings, schools…
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Was glad to meet Minister @NikosDendias in Odesa. The same day Russian missiles hit this peaceful city. Discussed international efforts to stop the war & make Russian forces accountable for their war crimes. Grateful 🇬🇷for supporting 🇺🇦& pledge to help with Odesa reconstruction
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Today Ukraine celebrates #EuropeDay. This year it has a very special meaning for all Ukrainians. #StandWithUkraine️
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My honor to welcome 🇪🇺President @vonderleyen in Kyiv. As russian missiles destroy 🇺🇦 cities, it was very important to hear the strong message of solidarity & unity with Ukraine #StateOfTheUnion. We are standing together. Today will discuss how to move forward on 🇺🇦🇪🇺integration
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Discussed with SecGen @jensstoltenberg urgent military needs, including air defense, ammunition, long-range artillery etc. In the run-up to the @NATO summit, we discussed the framework to ensure the irreversibility of 🇺🇦 membership in the Alliance.
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Russian actions directly violate Article 56 of the Additional Protocol of 1977 to the #GenevaConventions. Nuclear power plants & other objects near, even military ones, must not be attacked, as this could result in the release of hazardous powers & subsequent heavy casualties 2/2.
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Russia continues forcibly deporting Ukrainian citizens en mass to distant parts of Russia. They try to present this as a voluntary evacuation but deny any access to these people. Another Russian war crime that must be addressed by the international community.
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A significant 59% of Ukrainians see real progress in fighting corruption. Citizens are starting to trust more law enforcement & anticorruption institutions. 🇪🇺and NATO membership is the undisputable goal (KIIS, Oct 2023). And 94% believe in Ukraine’s victory (IRI, Sep 2023).
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We should not wait until November or any other month. We must act now. Show leadership. The world needs American leadership. Strong speech of the President @ZelenskyyUa as NATO marks its 75th anniversary. #NATOSummit.
In my address at the Ronald Reagan Institute I expressed my gratitude to the United States for their firm position in defending freedom and supporting Ukraine. It is crucial to win now, to prevail over the Russian war and terror.
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Very special event with Romanian colleagues. At the joint meeting, 🇺🇦🇷🇴 governments identified ways to deepen our cooperation in many areas. 🔑 priority is developing connectivity btwn us. Despite russian terror 🇺🇦 continues to export, & it is our joint achivemement. Thank you.
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Russia constantly carries out rocket attacks on storages of oil products all over Ukraine. In addition to economic losses, it has a severe impact on ecology, polluting air, land and water. #StandWithUkraine.#CloseTheSky .#StopRussia
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The world must stop sponsoring Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukrainian energy companies have launched #StopBloodyEnergy project calling on Western companies to stop operations with russia in the fuel & energy sector. More here:
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Morning in #Ukraine. Kyiv residents took shelter in the subway as russia launched massive missile attacks across the country.
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Horrendous night attacks in Odesa, Kharkiv, and Sumy region. 3 lives lost, 8 injured, and 12 missing, including 4 children. A 3-year-old boy's body found under debris. The pain is indescribable. Every day, Ukrainians pay a horrible price for hesitations and delayed decisions.
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I am pleased to welcome @Braze_Baiba on her first visit to Kyiv as @Latvian_MFA 🇱🇻. In the focus of discussion – 🇺🇦reforms, negotiation process for the 🇪🇺 accession, Euro-Atlantic integration, preparations for the upcoming @NATO Summit in July 2024 ✍️. Your strong support and
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Ukrainians are patient. But we will do whatever it takes to join EU
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Since Feb 24, russia has launched 17 614 strikes over 🇺🇦territory. Only 300 strikes were aimed at military infrastructure. Visited an exhibition of russian armor in Prague. This is a small part that still shows the horrors of the war russia wages against Ukrainians .@UKRinCZE
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It might surprise some EU member states, but Ukraine is already so much integrated into the EU. Millions of Ukrainians are already living in the EU. We are part of 🇪🇺energy market, we have zero customs and duties. @GLOBSEC #GLOBSEC2022 #EmbraceUkraine
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🇺🇦Government works 24/7. We are determined & strong. All that matters now is the lives of Ukrainians who are dying to fight the aggressor. Our call to partners: Take actions! No appeasement. Putin is not going to stop. My interview with @SVTHolmberg.
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We have our agenda, and we move forward. This is the most robust response to #russian full-scale aggression. Was glad to join @MarinSanna @NSchmitPES @cgherasimov for the event at @InstituteGC. Enlarging the Union, we will build a strong defense shield while continuing
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Today had the 1st coordination meeting with deputy ministers on self-screening of🇺🇦 legislation to prepare our country for EU accession talks. Ahead of us is a massive task. But everyone is on board. We cannot waste a single day.
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A major missile attack overnight in Kyiv and surrounding areas. 13 injured, including 1 child. Thankfully, our air defense intercepted around 30 missiles, saving lives. Swift action needed to provide Ukraine with crucial defense systems and support. #StandWithUkraine
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Important exchange on Ukraine-EU unity with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of 🇱🇹Lithuania @GLandsbergis, 🇱🇻Latvia @edgarsrinkevics, & 🇪🇪Estonia @eliimets. EU candidate status is key for Ukraine's victory, recovery, and development of the region. Thank you for standing with us
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7 000 women have joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the beginning of russia's full-scale invasion. Shoulder to shoulder with men, they fight for our survival. #bravery .#ArmUkraineNow .#StopRussia .#RussiaIsATerroristState
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Ukraine has become a full member of the EU's Creative Europe program. Had the great pleasure to meet VP @HennaVirkkunen @EU_Commission and sign the agreement during my visit to Brussels. This opens new opportunities for 🇺🇦creators, and their innovative projects, as well as for
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Today announced the launching of a “self-screening” process to indicate our level of alignment with EU legislation. Based on this, we will create a national programme for the adoption of the 🇪🇺acquis. It's an important step in 🇺🇦 preparation for the EU accession talks
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#VyshyvankaDay .Today, we celebrate our vibrant culture and centuries-old heritage. Seeing my colleagues and fellow citizens in beautiful vyshyvankas fills me with pride and strength. No tyranny can destroy the most important that we have in our DNA - our identity & love for 🇺🇦
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