European integration, ‘transport visa-free regime,’ frozen Russian assets: Shmyhal meets with Metsola

European integration, ‘transport visa-free regime,’ frozen Russian assets: Shmyhal meets with Metsola

photos
Ukrinform
During his visit to Brussels, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held a meeting with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The discussions focused on extending the “transport visa-free regime,” advancing Ukraine's European integration, and confiscating frozen Russian assets.

The Prime Minister shared details of the meeting on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"I met with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola during my visit to Brussels. We discussed key initiatives for Ukraine. Specifically, I urged the European Parliament to support the extension of the ‘transport visa-free regime,’ enabling freight transportation to operate without requiring special permits. Additionally, we addressed Ukraine's efforts to establish a just and lasting peace, its European integration, and the confiscation of frozen Russian assets," Shmyhal wrote.

He expressed gratitude to the European Parliament for swiftly approving the Credit Cooperation Mechanism for Ukraine, which allocates macro-financial assistance derived from immobilized Russian sovereign assets. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to confiscate all Russian assets and creating an international compensation mechanism to ensure the aggressor nation reimburses Ukraine for the damages inflicted

"The enemy continues to reject all proposals for a truce, remaining resolute in continuing the war. Russia's strike on Kryvyi Rih, which claimed the lives of nine children, is yet another evidence of the aggressor's cruelty. We expect the European Union to use all its diplomatic and sanctions measures to maintain pressure on Russia and force it to peace," Shmyhal stressed.

As reported, the 10th EU-Ukraine Association Council meeting took place in Brussels on April 9, chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. Ukraine's delegation at the meeting was led by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

During the session, the two sides signed five intergovernmental agreements designed to enhance economic cooperation between Ukraine and the EU while expediting Ukraine's recovery process.

Photo: Denys Shmyhal/Telegram

While citing and using any materials on the Internet, links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory. In addition, citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet. Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No. 270/96-VR of July 3, 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No. 2849-Х of March 31, 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice.

Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421.

© 2015-2025 Ukrinform. All rights reserved.

Extended searchHide extended search
By period:
-