Mission of Ukraine to the European Union

On October 15, we marked an important milestone in Ukraine–EU relations – the official opening of the Brussels Ukraine House. Launched by the Mission of Ukraine to the EU, with the support of the European Commission and European Business Summits (EBS), the Ukraine House will serve as a permanent platform for dialogue and cooperation, strengthening ties between Ukraine and the European Union. The event brought together high-level representatives and partners who have demonstrated unwavering support for Ukraine’s path toward EU membership and recovery. Opening remarks were delivered by: 🔷 Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov, Head of the Mission of Ukraine to the EU 🔷 Arnaud Thysen, Director General of the European Business Summits Official statements were made by 🔷 Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine 🔷 Oleksandr Korniyenko, First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine 🔷 Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement An honorary recognition was presented to: 🔶 Adina Vălean, former EU Commissioner for Transport 🔶 Henrik Hololei, former Director-General for Mobility and Transport The opening of the Brussels Ukraine House symbolizes a new chapter in Ukraine-EU cooperation – a space where shared priorities n will continue to grow. Grateful to European Commission and EBS for the partnership in making this initiative possible. Photo: European Commission

On September 29, the photo exhibition "Ukraine: A War Crime" officially opened at the European Parliament’s InfoHub in Brussels. The exhibition presents the work of 49 international photojournalists, united by their mission to bear witness to Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine. Through powerful images and testimonies, the exhibition documents human suffering, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people. The opening featured remarks by: 🔹 Vsevolod Chentsov, Ambassador of Ukraine to the EU 🔹 Matti Maasikas, Managing Director at the EEAS 🔹 Sasha Maslov, Ukrainian photojournalist 🔹 Aleksander Aleksiev, Bulgarian actor and producer The exhibition is based on the acclaimed books Ukraine: A War Crime, Ukraine: Love+War, and War Chronicles, produced in collaboration with the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers. Following the opening ceremony, participants had the opportunity to watch the documentary Ukraine: Love+War, which combines powerful images and testimonies of 149 photojournalists from 29 countries. We extend our sincere gratitude to Svetlana Bachevanova, curator and director of PhotoEvidence, as well as to the Open Society Foundations, whose support made this project possible. 📍 The exhibition will remain open at the European Parliament’s InfoHub until Thursday, October 2.

Ukraine is building the digital future — and sharing it with the world. Digital State UA is Ukraine’s first bilingual platform that presents our country’s digital transformation to global partners, governments, investors, and the international tech community. Developed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Digital State UA brings together real-world case studies, analytics, expert insights, and global research — all showcasing how Ukraine’s GovTech, Tech, and IT sectors are evolving even in wartime. 🔹 How does Ukraine scale public services to millions through the Diia ecosystem? 🔹 What GovTech tools are being shared with other countries? 🔹 What makes Ukraine a leader in digital resilience? 💡 Find the answers on Digital State UA — from flagship services like Diia and Diia.City, to expert columns and international reports from the World Bank, Brookings, and more. Launched during wartime, Digital State UA shows how digital technologies continue to strengthen public services, government transparency, and democratic resilience — even in the most challenging circumstances. For international partners interested in innovation, public sector digitalization, and cooperation with Ukraine’s tech sector, this platform offers trusted insights and concrete examples. 📌 Explore the platform: digitalstate.gov.ua #DigitalStateUA #DigitalUkraine #GovTech

Mission of Ukraine to the EU invites you to celebrate the Day of the National Flag of Ukraine! The event will take place on 23 August (Saturday) at 11:00 at the Esplanade Solidarność 1980 in front of the European Parliament. Agenda: 🔹 Unfurling of a 30-meter Ukrainian Flag on the Esplanade 🔹 Welcome remarks by Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov and EU officials 🔹 Musical performance by Cultural Forces Join to show your support for Ukraine!

🔵 Just one day to go! Join us tomorrow for a moving and insightful European Parliament Summer Readings 2025 with Anna Shevchenko, the British-Ukrainian author of Around the War in 20 Stories – a powerful collection of real stories from Ukraine and across Europe (2022–2023), written during wartime and full of hope and humanity. The event is part of the European Parliament Summer Readings 2025. 📅 08 July 2025 🕛 12:30 – 13:30 📍 Brussels | EP Info Hub (Esplanade Solidarność 1980, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047) 🔗 Please register to help us ensure enough space for everyone: https://lnkd.in/eSPi_BKG 🟡 Around the War in 20 Stories offers a deeply human portrayal of everyday Ukrainians living through Russia’s war against Ukraine – those who stayed, fled, or rebuilt. Printed under shelling near the front line, the book is a testament to collective resilience. All proceeds from sales go to charitable projects. Anna Shevchenko collected the stories for this book working across Europe and in Ukraine in 2022-2023. How do ordinary people get on with their daily lives when war is all around them? What do they laugh about, and where do they find the strength to work, love and carry on? Ranging from profoundly moving to darkly funny and downright surreal, these true tales of Ukrainian life in the time of war will leave no one indifferent. 🔵 About the Author: Anna Shevchenko is a British-Ukrainian writer and a compulsive storyteller. One of her stories, 'Bequest, made it to a novel, which was nominated for a George Orwell Prize in the UK, selected in the top forty summer reads list in the Independent and shortlisted for two prizes at the European Literature Salon in France. Her novel The Game' was a Book of the Month in France, the choice of Belgian booksellers as a Book of the Year and was one of the top five Foreign Books of the Year in Ukraine. Anna is also the author of Culture Smart! Ukraine, a guide to Ukrainian culture, currently on its second edition. Her articles have appeared in various publications, including The Times, The Guardian and The Telegraph. This reading is organized by the European Parliament in cooperation with the Mission of Ukraine to the European Union.

📚 European Parliament Summer Readings 2025 Join us for a moving and insightful reading with Anna Shevchenko, the British-Ukrainian author of Around the War in 20 Stories – a powerful collection of real stories from Ukraine and across Europe (2022–2023), written during wartime and full of hope and humanity. 🔗 No formal RSVP needed — just register to help us ensure enough space for everyone: https://lnkd.in/eSPi_BKG Around the War in 20 Stories offers a deeply human portrayal of everyday Ukrainians living through Russia’s war against Ukraine – those who stayed, fled, or rebuilt. Printed under shelling near the front line, the book is a testament to collective resilience. All proceeds from sales go to charitable projects. Anna Shevchenko collected the stories for this book working across Europe and in Ukraine in 2022-23. How do ordinary people get on with their daily lives when war is all around them? What do they laugh about, and where do they find the strength to work, love and carry on? Ranging from profoundly moving to darkly funny and downright surreal, these true tales of Ukrainian life in the time of war will leave no one indifferent. About the Author: Anna Shevchenko is a British-Ukrainian writer and a compulsive storyteller. One of her stories, 'Bequest, made it to a novel, which was nominated for a George Orwell Prize in the UK, selected in the top forty summer reads list in the Independent and shortlisted for two prizes at the European Literature Salon in France. Her novel The Game' was a Book of the Month in France, the choice of Belgian booksellers as a Book of the Year and was one of the top five Foreign Books of the Year in Ukraine. Anna is also the author of Culture Smart! Ukraine, a guide to Ukrainian culture, currently on its second edition. Her articles have appeared in various publications, including The Times, The Guardian and The Telegraph. This reading is organized by the European Parliament in cooperation with the Mission of Ukraine to the EU. Anna Shevchenko: Around the War in 20 Stories 📅 08 July 2025 🕛 12:30 – 13:30 🏞️ Brussels | EP Citizen’s garden (Rue Vautier, 62, 1050 Brussels) Please note: in case of inclement weather, the readings will be moved to the EP Info Hub (Esplanade Solidarność 1980, Rue Wiertz 60, 1047)

On July 2, we had the pleasure to attend a charity concert "EU Lawyers for Ukraine II" in support of medical and children's initiatives in Ukraine. 💬 Ambassador Vsevolod Chentsov addressed the audience, emphasizing how events like these transform hope into direct action that saves lives in Ukraine: “We are fighting this war together, and it is bigger than just holding Russia on the frontline, it is about dignity, it is about this feeling of togetherness and Ukrainian people feel it here in the EU towns and villages. It's about Ukrainian culture life. It's part of global challenges. It's part of the war. It's about keeping Ukraine high in the news agenda and the global agenda.” Dmytro Udovychenko, winner of the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition and true pride of Ukraine, delivered a breathtaking performance with the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of David Navarro-Turres. Playing the Stradivarius "Huggins" (1708), Dmytro brought the beauty of Ukrainian spirit to life. Every contribution made through this charity concert directly supports three vital projects: 🔵 Emergency psychological support for children affected by war through Dobrodiy Club 🔵 Medical equipment for 300+ paramedics with Hospitallers volunteer paramedic organization in Ukraine 🔵 Rehabilitation equipment for Medical Rehabilitation Center in Dnipro region As the Co-President of Ensemble Ukraine Anastasia Usova highlighted: “Freedom is not free. Ukrainian people pay an immense price for it every day.” The concert was organized by the Ensemble Ukraine - Anastasia Usova (Co-President at Ensemble Ukraine & Partner at Redcliffe Partners), Catriona Hatton (Partner at Baker Botts), and Aleksandra Boutin (Managing Director at BRG), who brought together 29 leading law firms and economic consultancies as sponsors. We extend our sincere gratitude to all those who stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Your support makes a difference!