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Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa in Kiev: "The fate of Europe is at stake

Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa visited the Ukrainian capital to express solidarity with Ukraine on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Feb 24, 2025 08:14 54

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The leaders of the European Union arrived in Kiev to reaffirm their support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, BTA reports.

“We are in Kiev today because Ukraine is Europe. In this fight for survival, not only the fate of Ukraine but also the future of the entire European continent is at stake“, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Her words were published on social networks, accompanied by a video recording of her arrival in the Ukrainian capital by train, together with European Council President Antonio Costa.