European Commission president and European Council chief arrive in Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa have arrived in the city of Kyiv on the morning of 24 February.

Source: European Pravda, citing von der Leyen and Costa on X (Twitter)

Quote from von der Leyen: "In Kyiv for the tenth time since the start of the war. To reaffirm that Europe stands unwaveringly with Ukraine, financially, militarily, and through this harsh winter."

Details: Von der Leyen added that her visit coincides with the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aiming "to underscore our enduring commitment to Ukraine's just fight".

"And to send a clear message to the Ukrainian people and to the aggressor alike: we will not relent until peace is restored. Peace on Ukraine's terms," she concluded.

Meanwhile, Costa emphasised that the purpose of their trip is "to secure a just and lasting peace in Ukraine".

Background:

• On 23 February, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, Speaker of the Polish Sejm, the lower chamber of the parliament, arrived in Kyiv.
• Earlier, it was reported that the Council of Europe will hold a series of events in solidarity with the Ukrainian people to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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