European Commission president arrives in Kyiv

European Commission president arrives in Kyiv

Politics

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv to celebrate Europe Day together with Ukrainians and stated that Ukraine is part of a single European family. Cereport reports citing Ukrinform

She announced this on her Twitter account, according to Ukrinform.

"Good to be back in Kyiv. Where the values we hold dear are defended everyday. So it is such a fitting place to celebrate the day of Europe. I welcome President [Volodymyr] Zelensky's decision to make 9 May Europe Day also here in Ukraine," she wrote.

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