EU pledges continued support for Ukraine on Independence Day
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European Council President António Costa pledged continued EU support for Ukraine in a statement marking Ukraine's Independence Day. Costa said the EU is ready to increase sanctions pressure on Russia until it stops the war and moves to negotiations. The pledge came as world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, prepared to visit Kyiv.
Key Facts
- European Council President António Costa said the EU will continue supporting Ukraine and is ready to increase sanctions pressure on Russia.
- Costa stated that pressure will continue until Russia stops the war, shows a genuine desire for peace, and moves from the battlefield to the negotiating table.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to visit Kyiv for his first foreign trip since taking office, with a meeting planned with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Other European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and António Costa, will participate in the Kyiv meeting, some in person and others via video conference.
EU Support Pledge
European Council President António Costa announced the EU's continued support for Ukraine in a statement marking Ukraine's Independence Day. Costa said the EU's perspective is not limited to the wartime period and that the bloc is ready to increase sanctions pressure on Russia. He promised that pressure will continue until Russia stops the war, demonstrates a sincere desire for peace, and moves from the battlefield to the negotiating table.
Kyiv Leaders' Meeting
A number of world leaders are expected to arrive in the Ukrainian capital, including UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, for his first foreign trip since taking office. Burnham plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. The meeting will also include other European leaders such as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and António Costa, as well as leaders from Northern European and Baltic countries. Some participants will attend in person, while others will join remotely via video conference.
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EU pledges continued support for Ukraine on Independence Day
