🇺🇦🇪🇺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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
#UA
разом
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
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
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
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:
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
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…
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Terrible morning.
At least 12 people, including little kids, were killed by russian missiles. They died sleeping in their beds.
#RussiaisATerroistState
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
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
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
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
Was glad to welcome in Kyiv Ambassadors to NATO. The organisation of this visit took some time, but there was a determination of our team to make this happen. Showed them places of russian war crimes:
#Hostomel
&
#Bucha
.
Grateful to
#NATO
Allies for the solid support of Ukraine
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
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
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
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.
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
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
✈ 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.
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
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.
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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
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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.
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
🇺🇦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
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
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
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
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.
‼️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.
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
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
#NS2
is a big geopolitical mistake. The question whether Russia will use it as a weapon is naive. NS2 has never been anything but a weapon for Russia.
We call the new German government to reconsider its policy. We call 🇺🇸Senators to vote for the Risch NS2 amendment to the
#NDAA
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
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…
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
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.
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)
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.
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
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.…
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:
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
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
🇺🇦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
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.
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…
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
…
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
As always appreciate our conversations and your strategic insights
@McFaul
.
You had traveled a long way to be here, but I assure you it’s worth it.
Thank you for standing with
#Ukraine
.
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
At
#MSC2024
, talking about 🇪🇺 enlargement.
Today 10 years ago, we lived through the darkest moment of the Revolution of Dignity. The Ukrainians were dying on Maidan, defending the European future of our country.
Since then, Ukraine has undergone remarkable transformations.
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Denmark's PM says Denmark will give Ukraine all country's artillery, and points out, Europe has enough artillery shells in stock. Main idea: no one needs this arms in Europe, because Europe is being protected in Ukraine. That's what I say since months.
EU candidate status for Ukraine is an issue of strategic importance.
We are not going to play the 'promises game' anymore, as it was before from Budapest to Bucharest. This ambiguity led to 3 wars, 2 of which on 🇺🇦 soil.
#GLOBSEC22
@GLOBSEC
#EmbaceUkraine
#StrengthenTheUnion
Met with Polish Foreign Minister
@sikorskiradek
on the sidelines of
#MSC2024
.
In focus:
⁃military support of Ukraine
⁃Ukraine-NATO agenda and preparations for the Summit in Washington
⁃situation on 🇺🇦🇵🇱border, trade issues
Ukraine officially applied for the invitation to
#NATO
membership.
The letter was signed by President
@ZelenskyyUa
, PM
@Denys_Shmyhal
& Speaker
@verkhovna_rada
@r_stefanchuk
.
Ukrainian people widely support this step. We urge the Alliance to take action to stop russia's war
Ukraine is fighting the war but we are also able to develop & scale up our efforts to join the EU.
Bucharest & Kyiv are clear that
#EUCO
meeting should result in decisive steps towards real enlargement & the future of Europe. 🇺🇦to🇪🇺 accession bid is an inevitable part of it.
1/2
Thank you,
@CBeaune
, for being a true friend in building a stronger Europe. Highly appreciate all your support for Ukraine.
Wish you all the best this weekend.
Expressed our gratitude to
@EU_Commission
President
@vonderleyen
, HR/VP
@JosepBorrellF
, & every 🇪🇺Commissioner for this unprecedented visit that sends a strong message of solidarity to the Ukrainian people.
Will talk about the future, our common future in peaceful, free Europe
For Kyiv residents, the week again has started with russian attacks. Drones strike the city center during commuting hours.
russia is a terrorist state and must be recognized as such. Ukraine needs modern air defense systems 🇺🇦asap.
#russiaisateroriststate
#ArmUkraineNow
100 years ago, Ukrainians and Poles fought together for their freedom and sovereignty against bolshevism. Remembering today the heroes of the Ukrainian People's Republic at the Wolski Orthodox Cemetery in Warsaw, we reconfirm the strategic partnership between 🇺🇦🇵🇱
#BattleofWarsaw
People around Ukraine prepare themselves for cold nights and days without electricity, hitting, and water. russia doesn't stop its terroristic attacks aimed at breaking us.
But Ukraine stays strong and united.
#russiaisaterrorisstate
#StopRussia
In
#Kharkiv
region, people tried to escape the shelling. They hoped to save their children from that hell.
Russian forces have fired on civilian vehicles. At least 20 people died, among them 10 children.
#RussianWarCrimesInUkraine
#russiaisateroriststate
🇪🇺 Ambassadors took the decision to ask
@EU_Commission
to assess Ukraine's application to join
#EU
.
We expect that this assessment, as well as the conclusion on granting
#Ukraine
candidate status, will be prepared shortly. 1/2
The only place where I want to meet Putin is at the International Criminal Tribunal in the Hague.
This is my answer to the question what would I say to Putin, being in front of him.
”Det enda ställe där jag vill träffa Putin är i krigsförbrytartribunalen i Haag”. Ukrainas vice premiärminister
@StefanishynaO
i extrainsatt
#30minuter
ikväll. SVT Play 19.30.
Discussed with
#UN
Crisis Coordinator for 🇺🇦 Amin Awad the launch of a permanent coordination mechanism for humanitarian support. Agreed that we should act fast.
#Ukraine
has a fully operational government. Together we can ensure that everyone in need will get the support. 🤝
Today Ukrainians celebrate
#EuropeDay
with our 🇪🇺 friends. From now on, May 9 is officially Europe Day in
#Ukraine
.
We stand together for peace in Europe, defend values and freedoms against tyranny and hatred as one strong European family.
Glory to Europe and Glory to Ukraine!