Michael / Михаэль 🇺🇦 #NAFO

@vanmunkacs.bsky.social European🇪🇺 Liberal🗽 📍Berlin🏠/ 👨‍💻 #WeAreNAFO #StandWithUkraine until Victory

[Michael / Михаэль 🇺🇦 #NAFO @vanMunkacs]

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[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Among all the European nations that have already joined the European Union or see such a prospect for themselves, Ukraine is the one making the greatest sacrifices for Europe. We are not simply carrying out internal reforms, nor are we simply going through a transformation. We are fighting for our state, for our independence, and for our right to choose our own path and to be Europe.

And this right of ours is at the same time the right of every nation in our region. We are fighting for our freedom and theirs, for Europe for ourselves and for them – for the Baltic states and for Poland, for Hungary and Slovakia, for Romania and Moldova, and for the peoples of the Caucasus.

That is why the fate of Europe is being decided here – it is being decided in Ukraine, in this war, and in how this war ends – and whether Russia will still have the strength and the desire after this war to threaten the existence of Ukraine and its other neighbors, and the entirety of Europe.

That is why we must end this war with dignity and with guaranteed security. And this is what we will discuss with our partners during the G7 Summit in France, and later at the European Council Summit and at the NATO Summit in Ankara.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Details of the steps we are now introducing. The Ukrainian Army is changing, and each change strengthens our entire state. Thank you to everyone who helps us. Glory to Ukraine!

@DefenceU

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Ukraine–Nordic-Baltic Summit. I want to thank Estonia for hosting. The NB8 format is very practical. There are three key priorities:

First, to make diplomacy more active. We discussed today how to do that.

Second, to provide Ukraine with air defense and strengthen our cooperation to make Europe stronger.

Third, important EU meetings are coming soon, and I thank every partner for supporting Ukraine. It is time to open all clusters. Everything is ready, and there is no reason to delay.

I am also grateful to our partners for their readiness to continue strengthening sanctions against Russia. This is important. Russia must end its war, and only pressure can help achieve that.

[UNITED24 Media @United24media]

Crimea is Ukraine.
Donetsk is Ukraine.
Luhansk is Ukraine.
Mariupol is Ukraine.
Melitopol is Ukraine.
Berdiansk is Ukraine.

Occupation is temporary, Ukraine is forever.

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Today, the European Union took a major step forward.

All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

At the first intergovernmental conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process.

It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions.

This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges.

And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable.

Enlargement is a strategic choice.

By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent.

In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest.

Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.

[Kate from Kharkiv @BohuslavskaKate]

The EU will officially launch accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on June 15 🇺🇦🇪🇺

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I thank all our people who are fighting for Ukraine, working for our state, and helping defend our national interests. And I thank all our partners in the EU and every leader personally for this strong step for the sake of Europe. Ukraine is defending itself and, in doing so, all of Europe – the idea that European nations can live united, free, and in peace.

As we have said, Ukraine is doing what is necessary, and it is important that the EU is also keeping its word. The opening of the first cluster is significant political and moral support for our state and our people.

We also thank Europe for all its other support – support that shows true leadership and helps us protect lives. Everything has also been done to open the next clusters. We also congratulate Moldova on this step, which we are taking together.

[Michael / Михаэль 🇺🇦 #NAFO @vanMunkacs]

@pip_sir @United24media

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Today, the European Union took a major step forward.

All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process.

It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions.

This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges.

And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable.

Enlargement is a strategic choice.

By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent.

In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest.

Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.

[Anonymous @YourAnonCentral]

Crimea is Ukraine

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, for the first time, we mark the Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces, and from now on, each year, June 11 will be a day of our gratitude to the warriors of the Unmanned Systems Forces.

Modern warfare can no longer be imagined without drones, and Ukrainian unmanned systems are operating successfully at different levels: from carrying out missions on the frontline to striking important enemy facilities hundreds of kilometers deep inside its territory. All of this is being documented, and it is thanks to the precision and skill of our operators that Russia’s losses have long exceeded 30,000 killed and wounded per month.

I thank each and every person serving in the Unmanned Systems Forces, developing Ukrainian technologies, and working for the sake of our advantage on the battlefield. Thank you to everyone who is working to reduce Russia’s capabilities and strengthen our security.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

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.

[UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua]

On June 8, @ZelenskyyUa met with the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany in London—and gave an interview to @guardian.

The President said Ukraine's military position is the strongest it has been in over 2 years. He called on allies to stand united against russia.

[UNITED24 Media @United24media]

🔴 Andrey Gurulyov is wanted for waging war against Ukraine and has openly admitted to war crimes.

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[UNITED24 @U24_gov_ua]

On International Friendship Day we celebrate those who #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦

We have been blessed to have so many good people by our side, supporting our country in various ways.

To all the friends of Ukraine, we say thank you for showing us that true friendship has no borders🫂

[Kaja Kallas @kajakallas]

Brick by brick, we are collapsing the foundations of Russia's war economy.

Today, we are presenting our proposals for a 21st sanctions package against Russia.

This includes a temporary freeze of the Russian oil price cap and designations of institutions used by Moscow to generate revenues and circumvent EU sanctions.

It will target banks, weapons manufacturers, oil traders, refineries, and crypto operators in third countries.

[Robin Wagener @robinwagener]

https://t.co/M2ke6OPkcO

Russische Schrott-Tanker mit schwerbewaffneten Crews und Söldnern an Bord dürfen nicht wie Kreuzfahrtschiffe behandelt werden. Sie gefährden unsere Sicherheit und haben kein Recht auf sichere Durchfahrt. Nord - und Ostsee sind kein rechtsfreier Raum, Herr @bundeskanzler.

[Andrii Melnyk @MelnykAndrij]

Am kommenden Montag, dem 8. Juni, um 15 Uhr (NY Zeit), werden wir erneut eine Sitzung des UN-Sicherheitsrats einberufen & die russischen Lügen Stück für Stück zerlegen und entlarven. Moskau verliert nicht nur auf dem Schlachtfeld, sondern auch auf dem diplomatischen Parkett✌️

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day – the Allied landings in Normandy, which significantly hastened the countdown to the Nazis' collapse in World War II. It is one of the most important moments of unity among the defenders of life in human history, and it was less than a year until the peoples’ aspiration for freedom and the hope of peace prevailed in May 1945. It happened then. We are working to make it happen again today.

And although yesterday in Petersburg another cynical order to continue killing was issued for the army trying to destroy our freedom, history has seen this before. The Nazis also had their own hopes after D-Day. But freedom still wins. And even in the darkest circumstances, people find ways to come together to protect life.

I thank all those who are now helping to protect the values that prevailed in World War II. I thank everyone who is defending life. Glory to Ukraine!

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

It is time to end this war. But Russia’s ruler wants to keep fighting. That is why Ukrainian sanctions against this aggression are working. Last night, our drones covered a distance of about 1,000 kilometers to the St. Petersburg region – to the enemy navy’s arsenals and a base in Kronstadt. Our long-range sanctions also reached about 500 kilometers into the Krasnodar region – and hit an oil depot. These are important results of the joint efforts by warriors from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine. Russia must end its war and stop its attacks on life. Any manifestation of injustice against Ukraine will receive a just response. I thank our warriors for their precision.