Olha Stefanishyna

Negotiations on minerals agreement are concluded, Ukraine is ready to sign and awaiting date from US – Stefanishyna Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement on mineral resources with the United States at any time, and changes to the text are no longer being discussed. 14.03.25 18:34 1 728 12 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Agreement between Ukraine and United States does not include transfer of subsoil rights – Stefanishyna Vice Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the agreement between Ukraine and the United States does not provide for the transfer of subsoil use rights or other property rights, so it does not require ratification or a referendum. 13.03.25 16:36 3 000 30 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Meloni’s initiative to extend NATO’s Article 5 to Ukraine is pragmatic and logical - Stefanishyna The initiative of the head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni, to extend Article 5 of NATO to Ukraine without granting the country membership in the military alliance is pragmatic and logical. 07.03.25 13:59 1 223 9 Previously in trend: security guarantees Extension of NATO Article 5 to Ukraine

Ukraine and US are at final stage of negotiations on minerals agreement, - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that Ukrainian and American teams are finalising negotiations on an agreement on Ukrainian minerals. 24.02.25 14:20 3 405 35

Ukraine and Moldova sign memorandum of cooperation in field of European integration Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna and her Moldovan counterpart Cristina Gherasimov have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of European integration. 18.02.25 15:47 401 4

Agreement on mineral resources with US will be signed, - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna said that Ukraine had not rejected the US-proposed minerals deal. 18.02.25 12:52 10 923 78 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Ukraine plans to open first cluster of negotiations with EU in April – Stefanishyna Ukraine plans to open the first cluster of negotiations with the European Union in April 2025 during the Polish presidency. 07.02.25 19:37 918 27

Key NATO requirement is that DPA and DOT must remain operational. Otherwise, this will have negative impact on cooperation – Stefanishyna Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense must resolve the existing issues in the operation of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) and the State Operator For Non-Lethal Acquisition (DOT) by the end of February. Otherwise, this will have a negative impact on further cooperation with NATO and the EU. 30.01.25 18:31 2 086 21

First medicines based on medical cannabis registered in Ukraine Ukraine has registered the first medicines based on medical cannabis - oral drops made in Spain. They may appear in pharmacies in early 2025. 08.01.25 15:10 2 131 22

After Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump and Macron, we expect significant historical shifts to end war, - Stefanishyna After the meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron in Paris, we should expect "quite significant historical shifts" to end the war. 16.12.24 12:13 3 148 51

Issue of age of mobilized was raised at meetings with top EU officials. This is unacceptable position for Ukraine, - Stefanishyna The issue of lowering the age of mobilization in Ukraine from 18 years old was raised at meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and top officials of the European Union. But such calls from our allies are unacceptable. 11.12.24 15:27 3 162 40 Previously in trend: mobilization

Ukraine and European Commission will work on dozens of negotiating chapters in 2025 - Stefanishyna In 2025, Ukraine will work with the European Commission on dozens of negotiating chapters that will pave the way for EU accession. 31.10.24 22:46 655 9

Zelenskyy’s team brought cleansing to government system. He is phenomenon of European politics - Stefanishyna. VIDEO Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna believes that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's team has brought a clean-up in the government. 22.10.24 14:46 17 570 223

Ukraine’s accession to NATO without occupied territories is not being discussed - Stefanishyna The issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO without the territories temporarily occupied by Russia has not been discussed. Ukraine will be invited to join NATO within the 1991 borders. 19.10.24 17:05 3 263 42

EU is already asking whether Ukraine needs accelerated integration procedures - Stefanishyna European partners are already asking at meetings to accelerate Ukraine's integration into the EU. 19.09.24 17:56 2 553 15

Stefanishyna discussed with Stoltenberg additional air defense systems and creation of buffer zone over western regions of Ukraine On Monday, September 16, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna visited NATO headquarters in Brussels, where she met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. 16.09.24 20:47 1 344 10

VR appoints Stefanishyna as Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration - Minister of Justice Today, on 5 September, the Verkhovna Rada appointed Olha Stefanishyna to the post of Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine - Minister of Justice of Ukraine. 05.09.24 15:25 3 723 27

Verkhovna Rada dismissed Ministers Kamyshyn, Stefanishyna, Maliuska and Strilets. Vereshchuk and Head of SPF Koval remain in office for now Today, on 4 September 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported the resignation of several ministers. 04.09.24 15:15 6 083 52

Verkhovna Rada dismisses Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna The Verkhovna Rada has supported the resignation of Olha Stefanishyna from the post of Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine. 04.09.24 14:19 3 738 14

Rada receives resignation letter from Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna - Stefanchuk The Verkhovna Rada has received a letter of resignation from Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna. 03.09.24 21:57 7 210 40

Stefanishyna on negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in EU: Bilateral meetings on legislation screening have begun Negotiations in all areas of Ukraine's accession to the EU are on schedule for 2024-2025. 02.09.24 14:47 968 17

’Stefanishyna: Johnson’s ’peace plan’ is his own thoughts, he is acting in best interests of Ukraine The Cabinet of Ministers has responded to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's "peace proposals". 22.07.24 17:05 4 589 30

Stefanishyna on Ukraine’s membership in EU: There is still lot of work to be done Ukraine still has a lot of work to do as part of the European integration process, but this process will not take long. 22.07.24 16:29 743 8

Ukraine may be invited to join NATO at any time - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that an invitation to NATO for Ukraine remains on the Alliance's agenda and can be issued at any time. 13.07.24 19:43 4 598 100

Umerov, Stefanishyna, and Yermak met with US Defense Minister Austin. PHOTO The Ukrainian delegation, which included Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak, and Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Olha Stefanishyna, met with US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin in Washington. 03.07.24 00:31 5 078 46

Stefanishyna on Hungary’s 11 demands: We see success in relations with Orbán’s "specific" government The Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna believes that Kyiv managed to achieve success in relations with Hungary, despite the fact that Viktor Orban's government, in her words, is a "specific group of people". 29.06.24 18:43 3 564 44

Stefanishyna on Ukraine’s expectations from the NATO Summit: Securing irreversibility of course towards Alliance Kyiv hopes that the decisions of the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington will enshrine the irreversibility of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic course. 20.06.24 21:35 1 131 13

By end of year, Ukraine will prepare huge roadmap of strategic reforms within framework of EU accession, - Stefanishyna Ukraine will prepare a roadmap for strategic transformations within the framework of EU accession negotiations by the end of the year. 11.06.24 17:47 1 162 31

Only organizational issues remain, related to actual opening of negotiations on joining EU, - Stefanishyna Ukraine has fulfilled all the requirements and recommendations of the EU for the opening of membership negotiations. 29.05.24 17:40 1 325 14 Ukrainian Politics

European Commission to extend temporary protection status for Ukrainians - Stefanishyna Ukraine and the European Commission have agreed that the status of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU will be reviewed when the security situation improves, but there are no conditions for this at the moment. 09.05.24 21:15 3 156 4 World

There will be no restrictions and forced return of Ukrainians from EU, - Stefanishyna Ukraine will not forcibly return men of military age from abroad. 30.04.24 14:31 12 752 166 War in Ukraine

Ukraine has agreement with EU to start accession talks in June - Stefanishyna In view of the European Parliament elections, Ukraine and the European Union agreed to approve the negotiation framework for Ukraine’s accession in June. 22.03.24 16:29 818 12 Ukrainian Politics

Aid packages for Ukraine are ready in US warehouses, but there is no decision from Congress - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the decision of the US Congress is not enough to provide aid to Ukraine. 22.03.24 13:29 2 417 25 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine has completed implementation of all recommendations received from EC to provide negotiation framework for EU accession - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna says that Ukraine has completed the implementation of four recommendations received from the European Commission to provide a negotiating framework for EU membership. 11.03.24 20:25 1 478 30 Ukrainian Politics

Stefanishyna and European Commissioner Varhelyi agree on details of starting negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU. PHOTO Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna and European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Oliver Varhelyi discussed the structure of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. 25.01.24 14:51 1 063 3 Ukrainian Politics

Constituent meeting was held regarding beginning of assessment of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with European one – Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna took part in the constituent meeting to start assessing the compliance of Ukrainian legislation with EU law. 25.01.24 14:35 755 50 World

Stefanishyna: Ukraine will fulfill its obligations and be ready to join EU in 2025 Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna is confident that Ukraine will be able to fulfill its obligations within 2 years and will be ready to join the EU. 27.12.23 15:10 951 7 Ukrainian Politics

EU was ready to take away Hungary’s veto if it did not concede on Ukraine - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna claims that 26 EU member states considered taking away Hungary’s veto power if it blocked the decision to start negotiations with Ukraine. 15.12.23 23:00 4 428 14 World

Negotiations with European Commission will begin next week on reviewing Ukraine’s state system for its readiness for the EU, - Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna says that next week negotiations with the European Commission will begin on reviewing Ukraine’s state system for its readiness for the European Union. 15.12.23 20:10 1 985 24 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Ukraine has fulfilled all recommendations of European Commission and adopted 3 out of 4 laws to start negotiations on EU membership, - Stefanishyna Ukraine has fulfilled all the recommendations that it received from the European Commission along with the candidate status. Three of the four key laws have also been passed. 14.12.23 09:10 1 531 24 Ukrainian Politics

Romania supported Ukraine in opening negotiations on our country’s accession to EU in December, - Stefanishyna So far, Ukraine has succeeded in gaining Romania’s support for the process of opening negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. 09.12.23 14:21 983 20 Ukrainian Politics

Stefanishyna: There are no legal, security, or physical conditions for holding elections in Ukraine In Ukraine, there are no legal, security, or physical conditions for holding elections. In addition, the population does not have such a request. 23.11.23 20:50 4 288 89 Previously in trend: War

Stefanishyna on Ukraine’s accession to NATO: "A lot has changed since the summit in Vilnius" After the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Ukraine saw positive developments in its accession to the Alliance. 23.11.23 18:12 4 624 13 World

Stefanishina: Most influential and progressive EU states will not allow Hungary to block aid to Ukraine and EU accession Hungary has a legal opportunity to block the start of accession negotiations with Ukraine, but the most influential and progressive EU states will not allow this. 22.11.23 22:35 2 679 16 Ukrainian Politics

To join EU, Ukraine needs to introduce more than 3 thousand standards and rules, - Stefanishyna In order to join the EU, Ukraine needs to implement more than 3,000 standards and rules, but this is not so much. 09.11.23 21:55 4 662 66 Ukrainian Politics

Government is ready to compromise with Hungary regarding language and education, - "Servant of People" Stefanyshyna Ukraine will reach an agreement with Hungary on the level of fulfillment of EU requirements for the protection of the rights of national minorities. Kyiv is ready for a compromise, but it also has a red line that it will not cross. 09.11.23 15:10 14 877 167 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine has no problems with new Slovak government, - Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that Ukraine has no problems with the new Slovak government, whose leader Robert Fico has opposed military aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. 04.11.23 19:41 3 762 26 World

Von der Leyen will visit Kyiv to discuss "final assessments of European Commission" on Ukraine’s readiness to start EU accession negotiations European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend Kyiv to discuss with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy the "European Commission’s final assessments" on Ukraine’s progress in implementing the reforms needed to start EU membership negotiations. 02.11.23 17:00 697 6 Ukrainian Politics