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  • Denys Shmyhal and President of the European People's Party discussed strengthening sanctions against russia and support for Ukraine
    Communications Department of the Secretariat of the CMU, posted 23 January 2024 18:31

    On 23 January, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with President of the European People's Party Manfred Weber. Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine, also took part in the meeting.

    The parties agreed on the need to strengthen sanctions against russia as part of the preparation of the 13th sanctions package. The Head of Ukrainian Government also raised the issue of confiscation of frozen russian assets in the EU.

    "The agenda includes the continuation of comprehensive assistance to Ukraine from the European Parliament and all European institutions," said Denys Shmyhal.

    The Prime Minister thanked the President of the European People's Party for supporting initiatives to provide Ukraine with weapons and ammunition, humanitarian aid and timely funding. In particular, for supporting the initiative to create a EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility programme over 2024-2027.

    "We look forward to further significant decisions from our European friends," summed up Denys Shmyhal.

    Denys Shmyhal and President of the European People's Party discussed strengthening sanctions against russia and support for Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and President of the European People's Party discussed strengthening sanctions against russia and support for Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and President of the European People's Party discussed strengthening sanctions against russia and support for Ukraine