“My presence in Kiev today, 9 May, is symbolic, but it is also the sign of a crucial and very practical reality: the EU works hand in hand with Ukraine on many issues,” said the President of the European Commission.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyenarrived in Kiev this Tuesday in a “symbolic” visitbecause it coincides with Europe Day and is “very practical” for “Preparing the Terrain” with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, for the start of negotiations accession and talks, among other things, about the “strict” application of sanctions against Russia.
My presence in Kiev today, May 9, is symbolic, but also the sign of a crucial reality and very practical: the EU works hand in hand with Ukraine on many things,” said von der Leyen on the train that took her to Kiev.
It’s about the fifth visit that makes the head of the European executive from Ukraine to Ukraine Russian invasion on 24 February 2022 and coincides with Europe Day; holiday of the European Union that the Ukrainian authorities will celebrate every May 9 from today, turning their back on the Soviet tradition of commemorating the day of victory over Nazism.
In his Twitter account, von der Leyen has stated that “it is good to be back in Kiev, where the values we cherish are defended every day”, for this reason he felt it is “such a suitable place to celebrate Europe Day”.
Source: EITB
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