Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen@respublicae.eu

Estonia declared its sovereignty in 1918 - but your determination to remain free was put to the test time and again after that.
 
Just as Estonia stands proudly today as a free and independent state, Ukraine will prevail.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1629066471052640258

Ukrainians are fighting for their right to choose their future.

And they have already chosen.
 
They have chosen the European Union.
 
In these dark times, their hearts are warmed by the confidence that Ukraine will join the EU one day.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1629053519712903169

We are increasing our military support.
 
We will turn to joint procurement to deliver urgent military supplies for Ukraine, such as 155mm ammunition.
 
We are also working with our defence industry to ramp up the production of equipment and ammunition.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1629045767674507270

Ukraine is a testament to the bravery of a nation which will never relent in its quest for freedom.

Ukraine will prevail because Ukrainians will neither flinch nor step back.

And because Europe and its partners and allies will stand firm.
https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRJjZErpdeJw

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1629042869452550144

The future of Ukraine is for the Ukrainians to decide.

Ukraine will be free.
Ukraine will be rebuilt.
Justice will be served.

Statement by EU leaders ↓

https://europa.eu/!rw7cYm

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1629013090325889026

One year of brutal Russian aggression.
One year of heroic Ukrainian resistance.
One year of European solidarity.
Ahead of us is a future of unity.

You are fighting for freedom, for democracy, and for your place in the European Union.
 
We are with you, for as long as it takes.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1629006467046195201

141 countries called for the restoration of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

One year on, the international community stands strong with Ukraine.

The call is clear: Russia must end its war of aggression.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628866081153507330

Tonight our buildings adorn the colours of Ukraine.

We honour the bravery of the Ukrainian people.

The memory of the fallen.

The fortitude of an entire country in resistance.

Let this illumination be a reminder that together we can overcome even the darkest of times.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628822952438267913

The spirit and resolve of our Ukrainian friends are an inspiration to us all.

Today we proudly raise their flag in front of the @EU_Commission

One day Ukraine will join our European family.

One day this flag will fly high everyday in Brussels, where it rightfully belongs.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628799854523609091

🇪🇺🇺🇦 We are with you.

We have been with you in this existential fight from the beginning.

Ukraine has become the centre of our continent.

The place where our values are upheld, where our freedom is defended, where the future of Europe is written.

Слава Україні.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628770413462396928

Young Sicilians are the energy of this island.

An island central to addressing some of the greatest issues of our times.

→ The clean transition
→ Migration
→ An economy that works for the next generation

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628734121387384832

Young people in Ukraine share the same desires as all young Europeans like you, I told students at @unipa_it

This is why they wrapped themselves in 🇪🇺 flags and took to the streets in 2014.

We must stand with them, unwaveringly.
Libertà per l’Ucraina. https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1DXGyvrrRNvJM

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628696613890953218

I start my visit to Sicily in Capaci, honouring the memory of Giovanni Falcone, Francesca Morvillo and all victims of mafia.

Falcone once said: “A man may pass away, ideas live on and are carried on by other people”

Indeed his values live on in young generations.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628661577732825088

Inizio la mia visita della Sicilia a Capaci, per onorare Giovanni Falcone, Francesca Morvillo e tutte le vittime di mafia.

Falcone disse: Gli uomini passano, le idee restano e camminano sulle gambe di altri uomini.

Oggi una nuova generazione porta avanti le sue idee.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628661207937736706

Thank you @fbirol for your insights into the challenges and opportunities in the energy area.

The EU will continue to work in parallel on its energy and clean tech competitiveness.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628370410734592003

For the future of clean tech to continue being made in Europe, we have to strengthen our competitiveness.

That’s the idea behind the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

Today @EU_Commission discussed the Plan’s next steps and how to reinforce the overall competitiveness of our economy

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1628370190160240641

Good opportunity to discuss key issues on 🇪🇺🇬🇪 agenda w/ @GharibashviliGe

Ready to continue working w/ Georgia to make progress on 12 steps in Commission Opinion of June 2022

And make the most of the Economic Investment Plan especially to develop Black Sea connectivity projects

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1627000654458720262

During our meeting today, @RishiSunak and I agreed on the positive impact of our cooperation to support Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. We will continue.

We took stock of the positive discussions on the Protocol and agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1626950704278474752

We live in a new security landscape.

With @MarinSanna and @amanpour we are discussing the way ahead.

With strong EU and transatlantic unity and boosted own capacities - from defence to energy ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1vAxRAgnYyPJl

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1626872218406772736

Pleasure meeting 🇳🇴 PM @jonasgahrstore

🇺🇦 needs and deserves our continuous, determined support, as we discussed.

We also discussed our long-term energy partnership, where the EU Energy Platform can play a central role, and how to strengthen further our joint clean transition.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1626688933676437507