A summit was held in Kyiv with the participation of 24 countries that have united to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. The participants included representatives of European neighbours, as well as a delegation from Belarus headed by Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. They discussed security, air defence and Ukraine's European integration.
Briefly about the main points
- A summit was held in Kyiv with the participation of 24 countries, mostly from Europe.
- It was the first time that representatives of Belarus took part in this format.
- They discussed support for Ukraine, air defence and the European future.
- Svetlana Tikhanovskaya visited Kyiv and took part in the summit.
- France supports Ukraine's progress towards EU membership and defence cooperation.
Summit in Kyiv: European support for Ukraine
The summit brought together 24 countries, mostly from Europe, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova, Romania and Belarus. The event became an important platform for consolidating positions on supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed the importance of supporting the Belarusian people, who are seeking to get rid of Russian interference.
The summit featured presence Svitlana Tikhanovska and her team, who for the first time participated from the Belarusian opposition. This underscores Ukraine's desire for good neighbourly relations based on independence from Moscow. The participants discussed the threat posed by Russia's war against Ukraine and Europe, as well as the importance of joint efforts to defend the European choice and way of life.
Supporting security and European integration
The summit also discussed security priorities, including the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defence. Zelenskyy emphasised that air defence is a key priority and it is important to continue cooperation to increase the resilience of Ukrainian communities. This brings Ukraine closer to European standards of safety and security.
The President met with the mayor of the French city of Le Havre, Edouard Philippe, Chairman of the political party «Horizons», to discuss support for Ukraine, in particular the move towards memberships in the European Union. France reaffirmed its consistent support and stressed the importance of opening all negotiation clusters in the near future. Special attention was paid to energy assistance and defence cooperation, which are key to Ukraine's European future.
