Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko declared Ukraine's readiness to become an integral part of Europe's new security architecture during the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Croatia. She reported this on Telegram, according to UNN.
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According to her, Ukraine is already making a significant contribution to the security and resilience of the region.
"This format must take on a new role in Europe's security architecture, which has changed significantly over this decade. Ukraine is ready to be an integral part of it,"
Ukraine offers concrete projects and energy cooperation
During her speech, Svyrydenko emphasized Ukraine's role in the defense sector, particularly the use of naval drones, which ensured safe navigation and the operation of the grain corridor. Energy security and diversification of supplies were also identified among the priorities.
"We are working together with partners on diversifying energy and gas supply routes, including the development of the Vertical Gas Corridor,"
Within the framework of the Three Seas Initiative, Ukraine proposed a number of infrastructure projects, including the extension of the Via Carpathia route to Kyiv, the development of Rail2Sea to the port of Odesa, and the creation of capacities for reverse gas supplies. Kyiv also expects the opening of separate funding for Ukrainian projects in the initiative's Investment Fund during Poland's upcoming presidency.
Svyrydenko thanked the countries of the region for their support of Ukraine, particularly in restoring logistics and strengthening energy security.