Ukraine to be one of priorities of Lithuania's presidency of EU Council in H1 2027 – Stefanchuk

Lithuania's EU presidency will place Ukraine as a top priority during the first half of 2027, according to Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk. The meeting with Seimas Chairman Juozas Olekas focused on security matters and EU enlargement. Stefanchuk highlighted Lithuania's defense aid, which has surpassed EUR 1.1 billion, its support for Ukraine's energy sector, and its active involvement in the Shelter Coalition.

They also discussed the importance of maintaining the pace of EU negotiations and opening all six negotiation clusters. Stefanchuk suggested involving Lithuanian experts in a group of parliamentary advisers to assist Ukraine in its path to EU membership. The Ukrainian Parliament Speaker mentioned the need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and establish a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression and an international compensation mechanism.

Stefanchuk reiterated that Lithuania is one of Ukraine's most consistent partners, expressing gratitude for the solidarity, concrete assistance, and shared understanding that Ukraine's security is linked to the security of all of Europe.