In a world torn apart by wars and divisions, in a society that is increasingly fragmented and individualistic, we wish to be witnesses and prophets of unity, welcome, harmony, and peace, even at the cost of sacrifice and renunciation. We wish to offer our “yes,” ready if necessary to die to ourselves, to lose ourselves in order to find ourselves again, to renounce the superfluous in order to build upon what is essential and lasts forever (Mt 16:24–26). #ApostolicJourney
Welcome to America…host of the 2026 World Cup….absolutely ridiculous scenes of how Senegal’s national team was treated at the airport right after they stepped off the plane
Since the start of his tenure as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has sought to delegitimize the accomplishments—and the very presence—of Black people in the military, @ClintSmithIII writes. https://t.co/u5UZqfDxCc
Зустрівся з Президентом Фінляндії Александром Стуббом і Прем’єр-міністром Норвегії Йонасом Гаром Стере. Поінформував про контакти на рівні лідерів у форматі E3 – Україна та з американською стороною.
Зараз усі наші партнери відзначають, що позиції України на фронті значно міцніші, а отже, і підходи в дипломатії, заради активізації якої зараз працюємо, мають виходити саме із цього. На жаль, Росія намагається компенсувати свої величезні втрати на полі бою ударами по наших містах і громадах, цивільній інфраструктурі. Тому ракети до ППО – це наш постійний пріоритет. І ми обговорили, як залучити додаткові постачання для України вже зараз, та роботу над розбудовою європейської антибалістики.
Вдячний Алексу та Йонасу, народам Фінляндії і Норвегії за надійну допомогу й підтримку. Цінуємо, що наші домовленості реалізуються.
I met with President of Finland @alexstubb and Prime Minister of Norway @jonasgahrstore. I informed them about contacts at the leaders’ level in the E3–Ukraine format as well as our contacts with the American side.
Right now, all our partners note that Ukraine’s positions on the frontline are significantly stronger, and therefore the approaches in diplomacy, which we are now working to reinvigorate, must be based precisely on this. Unfortunately, Russia is trying to compensate for its enormous losses on the battlefield with strikes on our cities and communities, on civilian infrastructure. That is why air defense missiles are our top priority. And we discussed how to secure additional supplies for Ukraine right now, as well as efforts to develop a European anti-ballistic missile system.
I am grateful to Alex and Jonas, and to the people of Finland and Norway, for their steadfast assistance and support. We appreciate that our agreements are being implemented.
In Tallinn today. Ahead of the Ukraine – Nordic-Baltic Summit, I met with the Prime Minister of Finland, @PetteriOrpo.
We discussed the work in Europe to develop anti-ballistic defense capabilities, as well as the preparation of an agreement in the Drone Deal format. The teams are working, and the main thing is that there be more protection in Europe. Special attention was given to our needs in strengthening air defense, security challenges in the region, and diplomatic work to achieve a dignified peace. I informed the Prime Minister about our contacts with Europeans and Americans.
I am grateful to the Government, the people, and all of Finland for supporting Ukraine – above all, for all the military packages and contributions to the PURL initiative. Importantly, Finland is ready to continue helping.
Thank you so much for your support! We are doing our utmost to ensure that the Gripens become operational and that we continue to maintain strong ties with Sweden.