Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative, during an AFP interview, Brussels, Belgium, March 4, 2024. Getty Images/John Thys/AFP
Suspilne was informed about this during the Danish presidency of the European Union
The Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka will participate in an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers concerning the issue of EU enlargement. The event will take place in the capital of Denmark – Copenhagen: a working dinner is scheduled for September 1, and the meeting itself is expected on September 2.
During the previous informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Copenhagen, topics of frozen Russian assets and their use after Ukraine has been compensated for the damages inflicted were discussed. The EU’s position was communicated by the EU’s High Representative, Kaja Kallas.
Kaja Kallas asked EU member-state representatives to submit proposals for further sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet, which transports oil.
– Kaja Kallas
during the meeting, she urged EU countries to take “realistic actions” to pressure Russia toward peace.
– Andriy Sibiga
Among the proposed actions, the Ukrainian foreign minister named security guarantees for Ukraine, sanctions by the EU and the United States, and arms for Ukraine, including via the PURL mechanism – purchasing weapons in the United States by NATO countries and their subsequent transfer of weapons to Ukraine.
securely protected under international law
– Maksym Prevo
Context of participation and expectations
Taras Kachka’s participation in this event underscores the importance of the euro-Atlantic agenda for Ukraine and its aspiration to play a more active role in the EU enlargement process. The event in Denmark aims to outline strategic approaches to future EU members and contribute to strengthening security in the region.
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