British News Agency

European Commission President Von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Zelensky today in Nicosia. Von der Leyen said, “The agreement reached yesterday on security guarantees is an important step towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. Ukraine’s membership in the European Union is itself a vital security guarantee. This is a proven path to a more prosperous and stable future for the country. Our work is advancing rapidly.”

Costa described the agreement reached yesterday on security guarantees as “an important step towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.”

Costa emphasized that Ukraine’s EU membership is itself a vital security guarantee and a proven path to a more prosperous and stable future for the country. President Costa said that the work is progressing rapidly.

Costa noted that Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the EU Council at a critical time and expressed eagerness to work with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to build a safer, more prosperous, more active, and more united Europe. Costa highlighted that this goal is fully aligned with Cyprus's vision of an “open, autonomous Union.”