"Ukraine's victory is existential for Europe and unity, our greatest asset"

• Politics Sweden: Ulf Kristersson, a moderate prime minister under strict ultra tutelage

"The motto and goal for our presidency for the next six months is to leave

. And to achieve this, the most important thing is to maintain political, economic, humanitarian and military support for

. His victory in war is existential for Europe and unity our greatest asset. We will continue to support, whatever the cost, because there can be no more important task. The fate of Ukraine is the fate of Europe."

With forceful words, the Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, closed this Friday the act that marks the beginning of his

.

It has done so with a meeting of the College of Commissioners of the 27 in Kiruna, a city in the north of Sweden, above the Polar Circle and close to one of the historical areas of interest and influence for Russia and the USSR, a place where there were , he claimed,

, but now it is nervous, like the entire continent, by the "savage aggression of Vladimir Putin".

Sweden has set priorities for the rule of law, competitiveness, the green transition and, for obvious reasons,

and

.

But above all of them is the survival of what is now a candidate country to enter the Union.

"Sweden assumes the presidency at a crucial moment, after 10 months of the atrocious Russian war. Ukrainians fight today with the same ardor as the first day and we will support them for as long as it takes and with what it takes," it has been stated. joined by the president of the Commission,

, in a joint appearance.

"Making Ukraine the main priority is vital to preserve the incredible European unity and determination. We have to increase the pressure on Russia and maintain unconditional support. In January we will disburse the first tranche of the

, the largest macro-assistance in the history of the EU to a neighboring country", confirmed the German.

Ukraine and tanks

The news is more than positive for the Zelenski government, under pressure from the economic situation, the winter, the power cuts and the military campaign of these weeks, which has led the Russian army to recover ground for the first time since the summer.

But it's not enough and it's not what he craves and claims the most.

.

But above all he wants the accession negotiations to begin, to be part of the community club.

And that your neighbors and allies can't give you, not yet.

"As Ukraine knows, we are very committed to it becoming a member of the EU, but following the established rules. We are impressed by the work they are doing. Now there is a timetable, paperwork, an in-depth evaluation. The Ukrainian government is working on reforms, I see it positively but there is a timetable and requirements", said the Swedish prime minister.

"

. The next milestone is the publication of the enlargement report of the Commission, which will assess the progress of all candidates since the beginning of the year. Ukraine is incredibly ambitious and fast. To support that process the The College of Commissioners will go there in February and we will discuss the open dossiers, which are 18 or 20, with their government," Von der Leyen agreed.

At the moment they extend their hand, but they do not open the door, since it is impossible for a country that is invaded, besieged, or bombed, to catch up with the demands that the process marks.

Others, with years of time, in peace and a lot of technical help, have not been able to.

, as much as it hurts.

In 1991, the then Belgian Foreign Minister,

, retorted that "Europe was an economic giant, a political dwarf and a military worm."

Today, in Kiruna, Kristersson has recovered his words, assuring that the 27 will defend "the peace order that Putin wanted to destroy", and they will do so in Ukraine and wherever necessary.

With military support, avoiding divisions and pressing where they have the most strength.

"They have said a lot about us, but the combined efforts of the last few months show that

," Kristersson concluded.

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