Poroshenko discusses AFU support and Ukraine European integration with Croatian PM
People's Deputy of Ukraine and leader of the European Solidarity party Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic during the International Democrat Union Summit in Zagreb.
Poroshenko welcomed the EU Council decision to unlock a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine for 2026–2027 and the adoption of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
"Much attention was paid to the situation on the battlefield, the needs of the Ukrainian army and the importance of sustainable assistance from allies. We also discussed the prospects of the negotiation process and a ceasefire as a first step to confirm Russia's readiness for a real, rather than a fake, dialogue," he noted on his Facebook page.
According to Poroshenko, the parties discussed the results of the informal EU summit in Cyprus, specifically regarding further steps on Ukraine's path to EU membership. He emphasized the importance of quickly opening the first negotiation cluster, "Fundamentals," which covers democracy, the rule of law, justice, and the fight against corruption.
Special attention was paid to the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian military. Poroshenko stressed the significance of steady support from allies and reported that discussions also touched upon the prospects of the negotiation process and the possibility of a ceasefire as a initial step toward a genuine dialogue from Russia.
