Arseniy Yatsenyuk to attend Brussels with working visit March 19

March 19, Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk is scheduled to pay a working visit to Brussels. In the framework of preparation for a meeting of the European Council with the focus on the development of relations with Ukraine and counteraction the Russian aggression, the Prime Minister will hold meetings with the leaders of the European institutions and the leaders of a number of European countries.

In particular, Arseniy Yatsenyuk shall meet with President of the European Council Donald Tusk and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker.

At the Government meeting on Wednesday, March 18, the Prime Minister informed that during the scheduled events he plans to convey the stance of Ukraine on further developments in the east of the country. Another issue for the discussion will be the activities of the Government of Ukraine on the way of change and reforms, "What is our agenda, what is the total amount of financial assistance we have received and what additional support we expect”.

"It is our joint struggle for a free world and for a free Europe. Ukrainian troops today are protecting not only Ukrainian citizens - Ukraine today is protecting European borders and security and peace in the EU member countries. This is the way we will follow together with our European and American partners supporting democracy, European values, rights and freedoms of a person and citizen in Ukraine, Europe and all around the world", urged Arseniy Yatsenyuk.

The visit’s agenda also includes participation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine in the summit of the European People's Party.