Tuesday18 March 2025
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Leaders from European countries and Canada have arrived in Kyiv.

On the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, a number of leaders from the Baltic states, Europe, and Canada arrived in Kyiv.
В Киев прибыли лидеры стран Европы и Канады.

This was announced by the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal, on the social network X, as reported by Ukrinform.

At the station, the leaders were welcomed by the Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.

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

“Today in Kyiv with the leaders of NB8, Canada, Spain, and the EU. We believe in Ukraine's victory, but it requires action. We must accelerate our support now,” wrote Michal.

He added that over the last three years, Ukraine has demonstrated the “true meaning of resilience,” and only Ukraine “can define the terms for peace.”

The President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, separately informed about 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

“Exactly three years have passed since the beginning of Russia's brutal full-scale military invasion. Ukraine and its people have faced innumerable challenges but remain proud and unyielding. I am pleased and proud that Lithuania has consistently supported Ukraine. We will continue to do so,” he wrote.

The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, wrote about his arrival, noting that three years ago, while serving as Latvia's Foreign Minister, he was in Kyiv when Russia launched its 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

“I have returned as President of Latvia to express my support and admiration for the courageous Ukrainian people. We will discuss current issues and future steps,” he wrote.

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, also shared a photo of his arrival in Kyiv, stating that “Spain stands with 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

As reported by Ukrinform, the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Kyiv on the morning of February 24 - the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

On the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion, Europe is in Kyiv.

We are in Kyiv today, because Ukraine is Europe.

In this fight for survival, it is not only the destiny of Ukraine that is at stake.

It’s Europe’s destiny. pic.twitter.com/s0IaC5WYh6

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 24, 2025

Photo: Х Edgars Rinkēvičs