A summit between the European Union and Ukraine is organized Friday in Kyiv in the presence of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell and the President of the European Council Charles Michel. Follow live the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.
Kiev hosts summit with EU amid Russian offensive
Candidate for EU membership, Ukraine is hosting a summit on Friday with European representatives, “a strong symbol” according to the Commission of the support of the Twenty-Seven “in the face of the unjustified aggression” of Russia, which recently regained ground to the east.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Thursday, accompanied by the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell and around fifteen European commissioners. “Good to be back in Kiev, my fourth time since the Russian invasion and this time with my team of stewards,” she tweeted. “We are here together to show that the EU stands firmly with Ukraine.”
Good to be back in Kiev, my 4th time since Russia’s invasion.
This time, with my team of Commissioners.
We are here together to show that the EU stands by Ukraine as firmly as ever.
And to deepen further our support and cooperation.
Good to be back in Kyiv, my 4th time since Russia‘s invasion.
This time, with my team of Commissioners.
We are here together to show that the EU stands by Ukraine as firmly as ever.
And to deepen further our support and cooperation. pic.twitter.com/zf8fvoNKnG
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 2, 2023
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