Brussels, 9 Nov. (LaPresse) – “We discussed the ongoing peace efforts and the talks to be held this week in Abu Dhabi, in which the EU will take part alongside our partners. I look forward to meeting President Zelensky in Dublin later this week to discuss the next steps towards peace with the other leaders.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote this on X, referring to a telephone call she had with Zelensky. “Today,” she added, “I am beginning a visit to the Black Sea region, where security threats are intensifying, attacks are on the rise and innocent lives have been lost. In Romania and Bulgaria, I will meet with leaders to discuss the situation on the ground and how Europe can strengthen its response. Ahead of the visit, I had a fruitful telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea must be restored and preserved. I reiterated my support for his call for a ceasefire that spares food and energy infrastructure.”
Ukraine, von der Leyen: “The EU will take part in the Abu Dhabi talks”
Brussels, 9 Nov. (LaPresse) – “We discussed the ongoing peace efforts and the talks to be held this week in Abu Dhabi, in which the EU will take part alongside our partners. I look forward to meeting President Zelensky in Dublin later this week to discuss the next steps towards peace with the other leaders.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote this on X, referring to a telephone call she had with Zelensky. “Today,” she added, “I am beginning a visit to the Black Sea region, where security threats are intensifying, attacks are on the rise and innocent lives have been lost. In Romania and Bulgaria, I will meet with leaders to discuss the situation on the ground and how Europe can strengthen its response. Ahead of the visit, I had a fruitful telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea must be restored and preserved. I reiterated my support for his call for a ceasefire that spares food and energy infrastructure.”