Kyiv, Ukraine – On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukraine welcomed several high-profile foreign leaders who arrived to reaffirm their support for the war-torn nation. Among them were European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The leaders were greeted at the train station in Kyiv by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and the president’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak. Their visit underscores the ongoing international backing for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russian aggression.
During the visit, the foreign dignitaries are expected to hold high-level discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials, focusing on military aid, economic support, and Ukraine’s path to European integration.
Trudeau and von der Leyen have been vocal supporters of Ukraine, with Canada and the European Union imposing sanctions on Russia and providing financial and military assistance to Kyiv. Their presence in Ukraine on this significant day sends a strong message of solidarity to the Ukrainian people.
The visit comes amid renewed calls for increased Western aid as Ukraine faces continued offensives from Russian forces. Zelenskyy is expected to reiterate the need for sustained international support to help Ukraine defend its sovereignty and rebuild its war-ravaged infrastructure.
This visit marks another chapter in Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts to strengthen its alliances and secure commitments from its international partners as the war enters its fourth year.