Matti Maasikas

Ukraine joined EU Civil Protection Mechanism Ukraine officially joined the Civil Protection Mechanism of the European Union, becoming its 36th member. 20.04.23 19:18 1 072 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv: EU supports Ukraine more than ever The board of the European Commission headed by President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv. 02.02.23 09:35 6 320 18 Previously in trend: War

At Ukraine-EU summit, military situation, Zelensky’s peace plan and support for Ukraine will be discussed, - Maasikas Issues to be discussed at the Ukraine-EU Summit include the military situation, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace plan, and support for Ukraine from partners. 30.01.23 12:09 893 8 War in Ukraine

Training of servicemen of Armed Forces in European Union countries has already started, - Maasikas The European Union has already started training servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in various places on the territory of individual member states. 02.01.23 17:40 2 566 5 Previously in trend: War

Maasikas on Ukraine’s membership in EU: We are not yet at stage when we decide to start negotiations, but progress is stable Ukraine aspires to join the European Union, as it considers it the most important and most reliable way to ensure its own peace, stability and long-term prosperity. 02.01.23 16:42 1 490 10 Ukrainian Politics

It is Ukrainians who must determine conditions for end of war, - EU Ambassador Maasikas To allow Russia to win would be to allow it to destroy the very foundation of the world order based on international rules. 02.01.23 13:14 2 979 28 Previously in trend: War

Russian Federation chose International Day of Peace to escalate its unjustified war, - EU Ambassador Maasikas The Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, noted that the decision of the President of the Russian Federation on partial mobilization was announced on the International Day of Peace, and noted that the EU will continue to support Ukraine even after that. 21.09.22 11:44 2 092 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine is making rapid progress in fight against corruption, recommendation on Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has been implemented, - EU Ambassador Maasikas In the European Union, it is important that Ukraine is actively involved in the reform of the ship system and the fight against corruption. 24.08.22 12:50 2 614 41 Ukrainian Politics

EU will develop eighth package of sanctions against Russia, - Ambassador Maasikas The head of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, is sure that the European Union will develop the next, eighth package of sanctions against Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine. 21.08.22 16:09 1 601 3 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

EU Ambassador Maasikas on appointment of two members of VRP: Great news for Ukrainian justice reform. Maselko and Moroz have public support The head of the EU representation in Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, called the election of two members of the High Council of Justice excellent news for the judicial reform of Ukraine. 15.08.22 17:02 2 795 5 Ukrainian Politics

EU Ambassador Maasikas to new Prosecutor General Kostin: We are waiting for speedy appointment of head of SAPO Ambassador of the European Union Matti Maasikas expects the appointment of the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office as soon as possible. 27.07.22 17:24 1 884 12 Ukrainian Politics

Appointment of head of SAPO is technically easiest of EU recommendations - Maasikas The appointment of the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) is technically the easiest of the EU recommendations in Brussels waiting for the further steps of the Ukrainian authorities. 13.07.22 16:45 9 406 67 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

"Passportization" is not recognized in occupied territories , - Maasikas The occupiers plan to "passportization" in the occupied territories, no one recognizes, as well as pseudo-referendums. 26.05.22 10:23 2 694 14 Previously in trend: War

EU Ambassador Maasikas about confiscation of Russian assets: it's not that simple - sanctions are similar in EU, but 27 countries have different legal mechanisms The European Union is discussing the global implications and mechanisms for seizing frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank and using them to rebuild Ukraine after the war. 21.05.22 00:02 5 724 33 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

EU Delegation has returned to Kyiv. PHOTO The Delegation of the European Union in Ukraine has resumed work in Kyiv. 11.04.22 19:29 3 771 3 Previously in trend: War

EU candidate status will give Ukraine strong motivation in war with Russia, Maasikas According to EU Ambassador to Ukraine Matti Maasikas, granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership will be a very important motivational impetus for Ukraine in the Russian-Ukrainian war. 10.04.22 13:17 6 006 40 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Official recognition of 'L/DPR' to constitute additional territorial claims on Ukraine from Russia – Maasikas If Russia officially recognizes the so-called "L/DPR, " the Russian side will have additional territorial claims on Ukraine, Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas has said. 15.02.22 13:20 13 490 34 Previously in trend: War

New EU ambassador starts work in Ukraine. PHOTOS The new ambassador of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, has officially started his work. 11.09.19 14:29 1 065 1 Ukrainian Politics