Lauri Hussar

Ukraine has received the EU accession benchmarks for the final three negotiating clusters – “Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth,” “Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity,” and “Resources, Agriculture and Cohesion Policy” – completing the full set of requirements for membership! Earlier, in December, Ukraine was provided with benchmarks for three other clusters: “Fundamentals,” “Internal Market,” and “External Relations.” This marks a major milestone in Ukraine’s European integration. The next steps are the successful closure of all clusters and the signing of the Accession Treaty – the final stage toward full EU membership. Ukraine will continue implementing reforms, fulfilling its commitments, and reporting progress to the EU 🇺🇦🇪🇺

Another night of massive terror. russia launched 805 attack drones and 13 missiles against Ukraine. The strikes targeted Kyiv and its metropolitan area, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Kremenchuk, Odesa, Kharkiv, Starokostiantyniv, and other communities. There are fatalities and dozens of wounded. For the first time, the central government building was also damaged. These are deliberate attacks on cities and civilians. The democratic world must respond with decisive action: stronger sanctions against the aggressor and reinforced defence of Ukraine.