European Leaders Arrive in Kyiv Ahead of Independence Day
Leaders from six Nordic and Baltic nations – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway – arrived in Kyiv on the morning of Aug. 23 to participate in Ukraine’s Flag Day and Independence Day commemorations. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha greeted the delegations, which included Estonian PM Kristen Michal, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs,…
Six European leaders, representing Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway, arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, Aug. 23, to commemorate Ukraine's Flag Day and Independence Day. They also engaged in high-level diplomatic meetings with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, who greeted them at the Kyiv railway station. Sybiha expressed his gratitude, stating, "On the eve of Independence Day, we feel that we are not alone.
Our allies are by our side." Estonian Prime Minister Kristin Michal echoed these sentiments, emphasizing their shared history and determination to prove Putin wrong. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs arrived for a two-day visit, accompanied by their respective delegations. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre condemned the Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure, calling it a violation of international law.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen echoed this sentiment, stressing the need for continued support of Ukraine. Over the next two days, the visiting leaders will participate in national holiday commemorations, bilateral meetings with President Zelensky, and a summit of the NB8 format, as well as a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
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