Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met with the Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania Juozas Olekas. The parties discussed Ukraine’s European integration, security support, strengthening of sanctions against russia, and the return of illegally displaced Ukrainian children.
Particular attention was paid to advancing the negotiation process on Ukraine’s accession to the EU, including the opening of all six negotiation clusters.
"We discussed the need to maintain the momentum of the negotiation process and open all six negotiation clusters. We also addressed the possibility of engaging Lithuanian experts in the group of parliamentary advisors who will assist Ukraine on its path toward EU membership," noted Ruslan Stefanchuk.
“We discussed the need to maintain the momentum of the negotiation process and open all six negotiation clusters. Furthermore, we talked about the possibility of engaging Lithuanian experts in the group of parliamentary advisers who will help Ukraine on its path toward the EU,” noted Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The meeting also touched upon Lithuania’s upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2027. Ukraine will be among its key priorities, primarily regarding security matters and EU enlargement.
Furthermore, the parties discussed intensifying sanctions pressure on russia, establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, and creating an international compensation mechanism. The issue of returning Ukrainian children unlawfully displaced by russia was also raised.
Ruslan Stefanchuk thanked Lithuania for its steadfast support of Ukraine, particularly its defense assistance, which has already exceeded €1.1 billion, its support for the Ukrainian energy sector ahead of winter, and its participation in the Shelter Coalition.
"Lithuania has been and remains one of Ukraine’s most consistent partners. I am deeply grateful for the solidarity, tangible assistance, and shared understanding that Ukraine’s security is indispensable to the security of all of Europe," emphasized the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.