{"id":1401892,"date":"2026-06-05T15:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/poroshenko-met-with-eu-ambassadors-what-the-opposition-leader-discussed-with-ukraines-european-partners\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T12:44:17","slug":"poroshenko-met-with-eu-ambassadors-what-the-opposition-leader-discussed-with-ukraines-european-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/poroshenko-met-with-eu-ambassadors-what-the-opposition-leader-discussed-with-ukraines-european-partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Poroshenko met with EU ambassadors: What the opposition leader discussed with Ukraine&#8217;s European partners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Poroshenko met with ambassadors of European Union member states to Ukraine. As the fifth President reported on social media, three key issues were discussed at the meeting: a just peace for Ukraine, EU membership, and parliamentary work. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105228\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1523-1024x683.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1523-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1523-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1523-768x512.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p> &#8220;I was pleasantly surprised by the frank and substantive meeting with the ambassadors of EU member states in Ukraine. Such dialogue between European partners and representatives of the opposition is important for strengthening multiparty pluralism, democratic resilience, and strong parliamentarism in Ukraine,&#8221; Poroshenko wrote. The fifth President presented his peace plan to European diplomats. Key points of Poroshenko&#8217;s plan:<\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li> A ceasefire from Russia is the first and urgent step.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li> Use the window of opportunity for the US elections before the agenda shifts inward to American politics.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li> The EU and the US must negotiate with Ukraine, not in parallel or instead of it. <\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105226\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1525-1024x683.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1525-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1525-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1525-768x512.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105238\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1531-1024x683.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1531-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1531-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1531-768x512.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p> &#8220;We discussed three key areas of concern: ending the war and the path to achieving a just peace, Ukraine&#8217;s progress toward membership in the European Union, and the state of democracy and the effectiveness of parliamentary work in our country,&#8221; the party leader noted. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105233\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1518-1024x683.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1518-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1518-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1518-768x512.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105234\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1517-1024x683.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1517-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1517-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1517-768x512.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p> &#8220;I emphasized the need for an unconditional, comprehensive, and immediate ceasefire as the first essential step toward peace. At the same time, it is crucial that the European Union be fully represented at the negotiating table on peace and the future security architecture,&#8221; Petro Poroshenko wrote. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105229\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1522-1024x683.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1522-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1522-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1522-768x512.jpeg 768w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p> &#8220;We also discussed ways to improve the effectiveness of the Verkhovna Rada, particularly in terms of adopting legislation necessary to advance the European integration agenda. We congratulated the decision to open the &#8216;Basics&#8217; cluster in June and look forward to the opening of all other negotiation clusters in the near future. This should provide important impetus for real reforms, the rule of law, the independence of anti-corruption institutions, and the strengthening of democratic standards,&#8221; the opposition leader said. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105222\" src=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1516-1024x841.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1516-1024x841.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1516-300x246.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1516-768x631.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/eurosolidarity.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_1516.jpeg 1311w\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p> &#8220;We exchanged views on the latest initiatives aimed at accelerating Ukraine&#8217;s European path. We agreed to continue the dialogue and coordinate our positions given the intensification of negotiations on Ukraine&#8217;s accession to the European Union. Ukraine&#8217;s European integration is not just a foreign policy goal, but a path to a stronger state, a more robust democracy, more effective institutions, protected citizens&#8217; rights, and a just and lasting peace,&#8221; writes Petro Poroshenko.<\/p>\n<p> EU ambassadors confirmed that the first negotiating dossier with Ukraine, entitled &#8220;Basics,&#8221; will be opened on June 15, requiring the Ukrainian government to:<\/p>\n<ul><\/p>\n<li> stop the illegal persecution of the opposition;<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li> reboot DBR;<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li> demonstrate a real fight against corruption<\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p> Only by fulfilling these requirements will Ukraine be able to continue its path to the European Union.<\/p>\n<p> As is well known, most EU countries send their representatives to all court hearings where Poroshenko is challenging illegal sanctions \u2013 this is a direct signal of the West&#8217;s attention to the persecution of the opposition in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p> Also follow <strong>&#8220;Pryamy&#8221;<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prm_ua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/+rtV4dxYu2_cyNjVi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Telegram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pryamiy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Poroshenko met with ambassadors of European Union member states to Ukraine. As the fifth President reported on social media, three key issues were discussed at the meeting: a just peace for Ukraine, EU membership, and parliamentary work. &#8220;I was pleasantly surprised by the frank and substantive meeting with the ambassadors of EU member states in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":1401884,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76871,76872,76875,76894],"class_list":["post-1401892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-2","category-news-feed","category-other-news","category-politics"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1401892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1401892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1401892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1401884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1401892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prm.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1401892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}