On Ukraine’s Independence Day, we honour a nation defending its freedom under barbaric Russian attacks. Your sovereignty is not negotiable. Your fight, to live free from aggression, is our fight. We stand with you. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

I am saddened to learn of the passing of Siim Kallas. He was a dedicated European statesman. Over the years, I had the privilege of meeting him on numerous occasions, and I will remember him for many things. From inviting me on a bike ride through the beautiful Estonian countrys…Mostrar mais

Autokraterne i Rusland, Kina og Nordkorea styrker deres samarbejde. Demokratierne må gøre det samme. Derfor bør NATO og partnerne i Asien styrke samarbejdet. jyllands-posten.dk/debat/international/ECE...Mostrar mais

My deepest condolences on the passing of Senator @LindseyGrahamSC. Our contacts go back many years, and I remember our meetings in Washington, D.C., with great respect.  He was a steadfast supporter of American global leadership and a free Ukraine.  My thoughts are with his fa…Mostrar mais

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a republic was born on the proposition that liberty could outlast empire. The United States became the leader of the free world. It has deeply inspired my life in politics. But the question now is not what America has been. It is whether Americ…Mostrar mais

Ukraine today is militarily the strongest nation in Europe. It’s battle tested, battle hardened. Usually we look at Ukraine as a country that needs our help. That is still right, but we should look at Ukraine as an asset, a country that can actually contribute to European secur…Mostrar mais

We risk a forever war unless Europe steps up pressure on Russia.   I spoke to @guardian about Europe’s role in ending the war in Ukraine. 
Frozen Russian assets should be unlocked and used as collateral to fund weapons and reconstruction. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/06/ukra...Mostrar mais

Are we seriously going to allow balloons from Belarus to affect airspace in a European Union and NATO nation?  Like with the Russian drone incursions, we must shoot them down.  The best deterrent is action that sends a clear message.  Solidarity with Lithuania.

Moldova has again chosen the European path – despite Russia’s attempted interference.   Now Europe must step up momentum to bring Moldova into the EU family.   When democracies fight for their freedom, we must stand with them - concretely and urgently.

Russian drones enter our skies. We complain. They return. We delay. They escalate. We hesitate. Enough. Ahead of this week’s EU meeting with Ukraine, Europe needs a drone wall - now. Because if we don’t stop Moscow’s tests, one day they won’t be tests.

Russia’s strike on government buildings in Ukraine shows Europe needs to act now. Putin acts with impunity while the West is lost in deliberations.  We have the means to shoot down Russian drones and strike their factories - what are we waiting for?

Congratulations on your freedom to my Ukrainian friends and colleagues celebrating Independence Day today. May it endure forever against Russian aggression.

Putin’s kidnapping of Ukrainian children is a war crime. There can be no just peace without their return. #BringKidsBack #ChildrenAreNonNegotiable

Putin is not interested in peace. Today’s Palm Sunday attacks on civilians are yet more proof. There must be consequences. Ukraine’s allies must lift restrictions, deliver new weapons, and strengthen Ukraine’s negotiating hand.

The world's democracies must stand with @ZelenskyyUA and the brave people of Ukraine. But we must do more than talk. We must act. Ukraine needs European security guarantees—now.

President @ZelenskyyUA is one of history's great wartime leaders. When this war comes to an end, his name will be mentioned in the same breath as Churchill. The democratic world owes him a very great deal—and we must all stand with him today.

The Georgian authorities increasing violence against protestors and journalists must have consequences.   We stand with all those fighting for a democratic and European future.

The news of vote rigging and violence around the polling stations in #Georgia yesterday are extremely alarming.   We must stand with all those in Georgia who believe in a European future free from Russia’s malign influence.   Georgia is Europe.

President @ZelenskyyUa's victory plan sets out how a strong Ukraine can contribute to a stable Europe. The alternative is an emboldened Putin and never-ending conflict. It is time for leaders to recognise that reality and rally behind the victory plan. www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelensky...Mostrar mais

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” That is why we must stand up for all those around the world fighting for a democratic future. My message as @AoDemocracies founder on International Day of Democracy -

Iran is shipping ballistic missiles to Russia for Putin to rain down on Ukrainians. The Axis of Autocracies is closer than ever. Enough. Ukraine's allies must act. Sanctions on Tehran. Lift the restrictions and allow Ukraine to strike back at Russia. www.ft.com/content/135732cf-d5b8-4bbe-930d...Mostrar mais

Today is Ukrainian Independence Day. It is a moment to celebrate the spirit of the Ukrainian people. The democratic world must step up support for Ukraine. We must give them all they need to win this war and set out a clear path to EU and NATO membership. Slava Ukraini!

Armenia is pivoting away from Russia and towards the West—to a future of deeper ties with Europe. Today’s decision by the EU Foreign Affairs Council to provide European Peace Facility funding to Armenia and to work towards visa liberalisation is excellent and important news.

Congratulations to my friend @kajakallas on being nominated as the new EU foreign policy chief. As PM, you were a thorn in the side of the world’s dictators and a resolute supporter of Ukraine’s fight for freedom. I look forward to working with you over the coming years.

Congratulations @MinPres on becoming the next NATO Secretary General. NATO has been the bedrock of our security for 75 years. At a dangerous moment, I can’t think of a better leader to guide the Alliance through these troubled waters. I wish you all the best for your term.

Putin’s visit to his North Korean arms dealer shows that the Axis of Autocracies is closer than ever before.   It’s time we give Ukraine what they need to win—not just survive. It's time to show Putin and his autocratic allies that democracies are more united than dictators.

We cannot ask Ukraine to fight with one arm tied behind its back.   We must lift all caveats on weapons deliveries to Ukraine NOW.

Bringing Ukraine into NATO is the only way to guarantee long-term peace and stability in Europe.   It was a pleasure to talk to @NPR yesterday on why NATO should open accession talks with Ukraine at the Washington D.C. Summit in July.

A major shift is happening in the South Caucasus. Armenia is consolidating its democracy and pivoting to the West. This is a courageous choice—and it is one that Europe should make every effort to support. Read my full article in today’s @lemondefr - www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/...Mostrar mais

Putin marked his sham rubber-stamp “election” by saying that it would be “ridiculous” to end his war when Ukraine is “running out of ammunition.” We must give Ukraine the weapons it needs to defeat Putin. Democracy is dead in Russia, but we cannot let it die in Ukraine.

Sweden is officially a member of NATO.   It is a historic moment.   Putin wanted less NATO. Instead, our alliance is larger and more powerful than ever.

Det glæder mig, at 🇩🇰 har indgået en tiårig aftale om sikkerhedstilsagn til 🇺🇦. Jeg er stolt over at se resultatet af @AndriyYermak’s og mit arbejde for @ZelenskyyUA i konkrete aftaler, der viser Putin, at vi står bag 🇺🇦 på lang sigt, og baner vejen for medlemskab af NATO o…Mostrar mais

We cannot let Putin win. That must be the main takeaway from this year’s Munich Security Conference. We must redouble our efforts, to deliver a Ukrainian victory and lay the foundations for a sustainable peace.

In a war of attrition, we must use everything in our arsenal to deliver a Ukrainian victory. In the @FT, I argue we need to tighten sanctions, target Russia’s heavy industry, and get over our hesitancy to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. www.ft.com/content/a51632b3-6a5e-420f-8044...Mostrar mais

Congratulations @alexstubb on your victory in the Finnish Presidential election. You were one of the first to recognize the full threat of a neo-imperialist Russia. With you at the helm, a militarily strong Finland will play a central role at the heart of NATO.

Europe and the U.S. must continue to stand together in support of Ukraine. Last week EU leaders stepped up, now U.S. lawmakers must do their part. My message in D.C. was simple: we cannot allow Putin to win. www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/02/05/...Mostrar mais

This week, I met with President @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv. Ukrainians are fighting not only for their country but on behalf of all of us who believe in freedom and democracy. We must do all we can to support them.

My message this week in Washington D.C. was simple: we cannot let Putin win.   Europe and the U.S. must stay the course.   Slava Ukraini!

Putin’s barbaric targeting of Ukrainian civilians continues.   We must deliver the military aid Ukraine needs to stop these attacks and win the war. No more delays!   www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67838428

The EU’s strategic interests cannot be held hostage by Putin’s cheerleader Viktor Orban. It is time to call his bluff. EU leaders meeting in Brussels this week must open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine. Read my full piece in @POLITICOEurope – www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-must-join-...Mostrar mais

Congratulations to my friend @donaldtusk on becoming Poland’s new Prime Minister. Under your leadership, I know Poland will be a champion for liberty and democracy – in Ukraine and beyond.

10 years ago, tens of thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets to protest corruption and Russian manipulation. The Maidan demonstrators were fighting for Ukraine's democratic and European future. It is a fight that continues. We must ensure they succeed. Slava Ukraini!

For Ukraine to win the war against Russia’s brutal invasion, it needs two things: long-term military support from allies and a clear path to both EU and NATO membership.

The whole of Ukraine, within its internationally recognised borders, must be brought in Nato as soon as possible.   We need to analyse seriously how Article 5 can apply in this scenario.   www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/11/ex-n...Mostrar mais

Pleasure to meet with @MarinSanna today in Helsinki. I thanked her for the historic decision to bring Finland into NATO and look forward to welcoming her at next year’s Copenhagen Democracy Summit.

The images of refugees fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh are a failure of the international community. For months warnings of ethnic cleansing were ignored. Now it has happened. The world must stand with democratic Armenia and give all the humanitarian support needed.

Ukraine will win this war. However, our hesitation to supply heavy weapons allowed Russia to fortify its defences in eastern and southern Ukraine. We must not make the same mistake again. We must give Ukraine all it needs to kick out the invaders, without exception. @LBCNews

Azerbaijan has launched a major new offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh. The international community must push Azerbaijan to end hostilities immediately. If they refuse, sanctions must follow. The world cannot be silent when ethnic cleansing occurs. www.politico.eu/article/azerbaijan-launch-...Mostrar mais

Yesterday, I gave a speech in Lithuania outlining why I believe NATO leaders should extend an invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance at next month’s Vilnius summit. Read my full argument here – rasmussenglobal.com/extract-of-speech-by-a...Mostrar mais

July's NATO summit is the most important in recent history. It is appropriate Lithuania is hosting, as they have led the way in standing up to dictators. NATO leaders must be bold, on Ukraine's NATO membership and security guarantees. Watch my interview tonight on LRT.