European and Canadian leaders visit Kyiv
Photo: Х Edgars Rinkēvičs
Several leaders of the Baltic states, Europe, and Canada arrived in Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced this on the social network X.
In Kyiv today with the leaders of NB8, Canada, Spain and the EU.
Last three years, Ukraine has shown the world the true meaning of resilience. It's only #UpToUkraine to decide the terms for peace.
We believe in Ukraine's victory, but it requires action. We must speed up our… pic.twitter.com/kszxhha3rc
— Kristen Michal (@KristenMichalPM) February 24, 2025
As can be seen from the photo and video, the guests from Ukraine were greeted by:
- Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak,
- Head of the Foreign Ministry Andrii Sybiha.
He added that over the past three years, Ukraine has shown the world "the true meaning of resilience" and that only Ukraine "can determine the conditions of peace."
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda separately reported on his visit to Kyiv.
I have just arrived in Kyiv.
Exactly three years have passed since the start of Russia's brutal full-scale military invasion. Ukraine and its people have endured countless hardships but remain proud and unbreakable.
I am glad and proud that Lithuania has supported Ukraine in… pic.twitter.com/NCFJ8QI9Zl
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) February 24, 2025
Latvian President Edgars Rinkėvičs wrote about his visit, noting that three years ago, as Latvian Foreign Minister, he was in Kyiv when Russia launched a full-scale unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
Three years ago as Foreign Minister of Latvia I was in Kyiv when Russia began its full scale unprovoked attack against Ukraine.
I am back as President of Latvia to express support and admiration to the brave Ukrainian people. We'll discuss current issues and way forward 🇱🇻🇺🇦. pic.twitter.com/U1T7OyZfaN
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) February 24, 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also posted a photo of himself in Kyiv, noting that "Spain stands by Ukraine."
España está con Ucrania.
Tres años después del inicio de la agresión rusa, nuestro compromiso con el pueblo ucraniano sigue intacto. Ya en Kyiv, para participar en la Cumbre Internacional de apoyo a Ucrania. pic.twitter.com/vpv5uaTZPL
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) February 24, 2025
For reference:
On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine's leadership extended their gratitude to all those defending the nation.
Thousands of supporters rally in Prague and Brussels in solidarity with Ukraine amid three-year battle against Russian aggression
Absolute majority of Ukrainians support ceasefire only with security guarantees — survey
