Cyprus will support Ukraine's EU trajectory, Christodoulides tells Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : He stressed that peace efforts must be promoted with the active participation of Ukraine itself and the active participation and contribution of the EU.
62% : Zelenskyy thanked Cyprus for its support regarding Ukraine's EU accession negotiations and expressed hope that Cyprus's EU Council presidency "can be a historic moment on this issue".
61% : Christodoulides underlined Cyprus's clear position, which reflects that of the EU, that any peace effort or agreement must be based on the principles of the UN Charter and absolute respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
61% : During Cyprus's presidency, he said, they will promote the EU enlargement process, strengthening collective security and democratic resilience.
61% : "For Ukraine specifically, we will do what is necessary to maintain and strengthen the country's European perspective on the EU agenda, repeating, strengthening this dynamic," he said.
56% : "Ukraine's security is directly linked to the security of the European Union," he said.
54% : President Nikos Christodoulides pledged that Cyprus will keep Ukraine's European perspective on the EU agenda during its 2026 Council presidency, telling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Cyprus "stands on the right side of history".
54% : Christodoulides said the EU has proven in practice that it stands beside Ukraine, noting the importance of European sanctions.
53% : The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and Cyprus's upcoming EU Council presidency, which begins in 26 days.
39% : On EU enlargement, Christodoulides said he firmly believes it is not simply a political choice for the EU but primarily a geopolitical necessity.

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