A strong Regulation =
• less money for russia’s war

• more security for Europe

• faster rebuilding of Ukraine’s energy system
This trilogue is a test of political courage. Europe must deliver.

OUR DEMAND #2 – Make the ban real

• Include the remaining russian oil & petrochemicals
• Require full traceability of all gas imports to stop “laundered” russian gas

OUR DEMAND #1 – Gas embargo as soon as possible and without exceptions

The Jan 01, 2027 deadline is the bare minimum the EU should agree on — without exceptions or extensions.
The suspension clause must be removed.

Commission and Council want to wait until the end of 2027 — meaning many more months of EU money for the war.
A suspension clause could delay the phase-out even further. Only Parliament supports a full oil ban so far.

This risks locking Europe into fossil 
fuels for years — and prolonging the war.

It means:

• Diversification — no longer sourcing gas and energy from russia;
• Infrastructure and clean energy — better interconnections within the EU; expansion of affordable renewables;
• Protection from coercion — energy must no longer function as a political weapon

📢 We call on everyone in Berlin to stand with us. Join the action on 27 November at 18:00 in front of the Federal Chancellery.

Peace cannot be built on concessions to an aggressor – it must be defended.

Ukrainians dream of peace – but of a just peace, not an operational pause that enables further aggression. Oleksandra’s words remind us that we are not passive victims of circumstance. We are active participants in this historical moment, and action is needed.

Wer heute einen ungerechten Frieden akzeptiert, riskiert morgen einen noch umfassenderen Krieg vor eigenem Fenster haben – so wie damals nach 1938.

Zugeständnisse an einen Tyrannen, der bewusst Grenzen verschiebt und Gewalt als politisches Werkzeug nutzt, schaffen keine Sicherheit, sondern ermutigen zu weiteren Angriffen.

Join us!

🗓 27 November, 18:00
📍 Federal Chancellery, Berlin

👉 More about action vitsche.org/news/action-...
👉 Read our statement: No peace deals on russia’s terms vitsche.org/news/no-peac...

We also thank our partners @razomwestand.bsky.social and Urgewald, who continue to highlight how Europe’s ongoing purchases of russian LNG remain one of the factors enabling russia to finance its war.

Alongside our previously announced demands, we are adding an essential new one:❗️No Peace on russia’s Terms

Any imposed “peace” that rewards aggression, legitimises occupation, or forces Ukraine into concessions would endanger not only Ukraine, but Europe’s security as a whole.

Dieser Angriff zeigt, dass Nähe zur EU keine Garantie für Sicherheit ist – solange russland über Raketen verfügt, die immer weiter reichen.

Also: Wie weit muss man sich befinden, um vor russischen Raketen sicher zu sein? Diese Entfernung gibt es nicht.

Die Folgen: Mindestens 25 Tote, darunter 3 Kinder. Über 70 Verletzte, darunter viele Kinder. Wohnhäuser schwer beschädigt – Rettungs- und Bergungsarbeiten laufen.

Ternopil liegt nur wenige Stunden von der polnischen Grenze entfernt – und gilt für viele als ‚sicher‘, weil es so nah an der EU liegt.

The evening concludes with networking and informal discussion over drinks and refreshments.

Join us for this important dialogue on democracy, courage, and resilience.

🎤 Part 2: 20:45 - 21:30
A panel discussion with Oleksandra Matviichuk, Michael Meyer and @rebharms.bsky.social, moderated by @mattian.bsky.social: Does democracy survive under martial law? What does post-war democracy look like? And what can Europe learn from Ukraine's experience?

🎤 Part 1: 19:30 - 20:30
A conversation between Oleksandra Matviichuk @avalaina.bsky.social and journalist Sabine Adler on justice in wartime, moral courage, and the unwavering strength of civil society that fights for justice even in the darkest hours.

We're honored to invite you to a crucial conversation at the Berliner Ensemble featuring Oleksandra Matviichuk @avalaina.bsky.social, 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who will share insights from her work documenting war crimes and defending human rights in Ukraine.