The head of Polish diplomacy drew attention to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. He pointed to the need for further EU political and financial support for Kyiv. The Polish Presidency will continue to step up EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus, as well as to counter their circumvention more effectively. Minister Sikorski declared that the Polish Presidency will take care of the momentum and quality of the European Union’s enlargement to the East and South. He added that the Presidency’s goal is to make progress with respect to Ukraine and Moldova, as well as the Western Balkans. As a co-initiator of the Eastern Partnership, Poland’s top diplomat announced plans to update and reinvigorate the format. In order to strengthen the security and resilience of the EU and its partners, the Polish Presidency will also seek to develop the Union’s defence dimension. We will also work to deepen the EU–NATO cooperation.