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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine met with European Council President Antonio Costa during an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Zelensky shared the news on social media, as reported by Ukrinform.

President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed European Council President António Costa to Ukraine on Sunday, marking the first day of the new leadership in the European institutions. Sharing the update on social media, Zelensky said, “I am pleased to welcome António Costa, President of the European Council, to Ukraine today on the very first day of the new leadership in the European institutions. We discussed our vision for European and global affairs — current challenges and prospects.”

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Highlighting the significance of the visit, Zelensky stated, “This symbolic start to the new leadership’s work reflects the key priorities for all of us in Europe. Peace is the foundation, and we will continue to do everything possible to end this war, which Russia has unleashed not only against Ukraine but also against a united Europe, as soon as possible and to strengthen Europe – both the EU institutions and the policies that support every European nation.”

He also expressed gratitude for the unwavering support Ukraine has received throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, noting the solidarity shown by European leaders.

As reported by Ukrinform earlier, António Costa, along with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, arrived in Kyiv on December 1 for an unannounced visit.

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