Sébastien Canard

I had a very warm and good conversation with the President of the European Commission, @vonderleyen. I am grateful for all the support, assistance, and maximum engagement not only this year, but from the very beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Last week, the European Council adopted a decision on €90 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine for 2026–2027, and this is extremely important for us. We highly value the fact that the European Union is supporting Ukraine in such a way at this, in many respects, decisive diplomatic moment. Negotiations are currently ongoing that can fundamentally alter the situation, and it is essential to ensure the right pressure on Russia for the sake of peace – joint pressure from all partners. We discussed the importance of supporting Ukraine’s resilience and strengthening our positions at the negotiating table. We will do everything necessary to achieve this. We also agreed on further contacts in the coming days. And although the whole world is already looking ahead to Christmas, we do not stop working for a single day toward our shared goal – achieving peace and guaranteeing security. Thank you!