KYIV - The new EU diplomatic chief, Kaja Kallas, and the new president of the European Council, António Costa, arrived in Kiev just hours after taking up their posts. Their trip is to show their continued support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. They will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
"From day one of our mandate, we have reaffirmed our unwavering support for the people of Ukraine." the former Portuguese prime minister said on the social network X, next to a photo of him with Kallas and the new euro upon his arrival in KievCommissioner for Enlargement Marta Kosová.
According to DPA, EU leaders in Kiev will discuss the continuation of humanitarian, financial, military and diplomatic support. They will also discuss the current situation in Ukraine and its path towards the EU.
Ukraine is a candidate for membership and in June this year the EU27 started accession negotiations with it.
Kiev faced a Russian drone attack last night, with authorities saying the air defence force shot down nearly ten drones.
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