RT @andrii_sybiha: Ukraine has cards. Europe has cards. We have a strong hand. It is time to play it.

Tonight in Limassol, I addressed my EU colleagues at the informal Gymnich dinner.

As the dynamics of the war are shifting and Ukraine’s asymmetric strategy is bringing results, this is the moment for Europe to step in with real strength and bring peace closer — as a complementary effort to the main U.S.-led track.

We should start with precise, doable steps: an airports or seaports ceasefire, the return of civilian detainees, the demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia NPP, or a humanitarian corridor to occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region, where people have been suffering for weeks without food, water, and medicine.

We do not need to start by choosing a person or a group to lead the effort. We need to clarify the mandate — and it must represent one united European voice.

Europe has the leverage to achieve tangible results — sanctions and frozen Russian assets, for starters.

Tonight, I also called on colleagues to act now and open all six negotiation clusters for Ukraine in June. Our people need and deserve this recognition. Ukraine needs the EU — and the EU needs Ukraine.

Right now, our new and promising bilateral dynamic with Hungary opens a window of opportunity. We cannot afford to miss it.

Last but not least, I thanked my colleagues for standing firm in the face of Russia’s threats against foreign diplomats in Kyiv. This intimidation might have worked years ago. Not anymore.

Europe has changed.
Europe has leverage.
Europe must act.

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RT @ep_diplomacy: 🇲🇽🇪🇺 Ahead of #EuroLat's formal opening today, the four EuroLat Standing Committees got to work yesterday at @senadomexicano. Key moments included @EIB President @NadiaCalvino's intervention and a bilateral between MEPs and Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretary @r_velascoa ahead of his inaugural address today.

📰 This week's agenda tackles AI in democracy & the fight against organised crime, protection of minors online, marine environmental resilience, and the strategic EU-Mexico Modernised Global Agreement. It will also include the participation of our international partners (@the_IDB, @ilo, @FAO and @eulacfoundation), a civil society forum and women's forum.

A strong start to a landmark week as #EuroLat marks its 20th anniversary🌍

👉 For more detailed information 🔗 #LINKINBIO

@GabrielMatoA #LeirePAJÍN @lpajin @javilopezEU @TonoEPP @HerbertDorfmann @anamirandapaz @FidanzaCarlo @nevado_campo @Laura_Ripani @DCaggiani

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EU lawmakers from @EP_PublicHealth , led by @ignaziomarino Marino, wrapped up the Washington leg of their visit with discussions on Capitol Hill and meetings with federal agencies focused on public health security. https://t.co/FSvHwVZpOz

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RT @EP_President: Loved spending time, discussing and listening to European tech leaders and operators based in Silicon Valley.

It was important to hear their experiences and perspectives on how Europe can become more competitive, support startups to scale, and help companies grow - and what we can do to keep attracting talent to the EU.

We will keep flying Europe's flag high 🇪🇺 

#BrusselsToTheBay

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EU lawmakers from @EP_Transport, led by @Sophia_Kircher, were on the ground today in Baltimore.

They visited the city’s busy port and airport and exchanged views with experts from the State of Maryland on transport infrastructure, logistics, and the future of mobility. https://t.co/e1WGsctjKE

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EU lawmakers from @EP_Industry, led by ITRE Chair @bbudka , went behind the scenes of America’s energy and space sectors today in Texas. 🇪🇺🇺🇸 https://t.co/ILEiCC11vB

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EU lawmakers from @EP_Legal, led by @ilhankyuchyuk, wrapped up their Washington visit today with meetings on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice. 🇪🇺🇺🇸

They exchanged views with congressional staffers and US officials on AI, intellectual property, and online regulation. https://t.co/DmtkXMT0Ne

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RT @vonderleyen: On the phone with President @ZelenskyyUA, I reiterated Europe’s full support for Ukraine as Russia doubles down on its brutal war of aggression.

Air defence and drone and counter-drone capabilities are among Europe’s most urgent defence priorities.

And Ukraine will be fully integrated into these efforts.

The Ukraine Support Loan will make a vital contribution.

This year alone, it will provide €28.3 billion to help cover Ukraine’s military needs.

We also spoke about Ukraine’s path to EU membership.

The coming weeks will be important to take decisive steps forward in the accession process.

EU Delegation to CoE

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