On Wednesday, 13 July 2022, the European Movement International, together with the European Movement Lithuania, brought together policy-makers, diplomats and experts for an online panel discussion entitled “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the European Union’s Response: What’s Next?”.

Russia’s brutal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine has fundamentally altered the security landscape in Europe. The EU has responded with determination and solidarity, showing its support through sanctions against Russia and the provision of financial and military assistance. But as the war drags on, the EU needs to reconsider its strategic response. Furthermore, the EU has granted Ukraine candidate status, setting it on the path towards EU membership.

Agenda

Introductions & Welcome
Petros Fassoulas, Secretary General, European Movement International

Panel Discussion 
H.E. Matti Maasikas, EU Ambassador, Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine
H.E. Arnoldas Pranckevičius, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the EU
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Integration of Ukraine to the EU, Member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine

Closing Remarks
Laura Tatarėlytė, Executive Director of the European Movement Lithuania

The livestream is available here:

We encourage all participants to join the discussion using the handle @EMInternational.