A number of leaders from the Baltic States, Europe, and Canada arrived in Kyiv on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
This was announced by Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Mihal on the social network X, Ukrinform reports.
The leaders were met at the station by the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha.
In Kyiv today with the leaders of NB8, Canada, Spain and the EU.
Last three years, Ukraine has shown the world the true meaning of resilience. It’s only #UpToUkraine to decide the terms for peace.
We believe in Ukraine’s victory, but it requires action. We must speed up our… pic.twitter.com/kszxhha3rc
— Kristen Michal (@KristenMichalPM) February 24, 2025
“In Kyiv today with the leaders of NB8, Canada, Spain and the EU. We believe in Ukraine’s victory, but it requires action. We must speed up our support now,” Michal wrote.
He added that over the past three years, Ukraine has shown the world “the true meaning of resilience,” and only Ukraine “can determine the conditions for peace.”
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda separately announced his visit to Kyiv.
I have just arrived in Kyiv.
Exactly three years have passed since the start of Russia’s brutal full-scale military invasion. Ukraine and its people have endured countless hardships but remain proud and unbreakable.
I am glad and proud that Lithuania has supported Ukraine in… pic.twitter.com/NCFJ8QI9Zl
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) February 24, 2025
“Exactly three years have passed since the start of Russia’s brutal full-scale military invasion. Ukraine and its people have endured countless hardships but remain proud and unbreakable. I am glad and proud that Lithuania has supported Ukraine in every possible way throughout these years. We will continue to do so,” he wrote.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs wrote about his visit, noting that three years ago, as Latvian Foreign Minister, he was in Kyiv when Russia launched a full-scale unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
Three years ago as Foreign Minister of Latvia I was in Kyiv when Russia began its full scale unprovoked attack against Ukraine.
I am back as President of Latvia to express support and admiration to the brave Ukrainian people. We’ll discuss current issues and way forward 🇱🇻🇺🇦. pic.twitter.com/U1T7OyZfaN
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) February 24, 2025
“I am back as President of Latvia to express support and admiration to the brave Ukrainian people. We’ll discuss current issues and way forward,” he wrote.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also posted a photo of his arrival in Kyiv, noting that Spain stands with Ukraine.
España está con Ucrania.
Tres años después del inicio de la agresión rusa, nuestro compromiso con el pueblo ucraniano sigue intacto. Ya en Kyiv, para participar en la Cumbre Internacional de apoyo a Ucrania. pic.twitter.com/vpv5uaTZPL
— Pedro Sánchez (@sanchezcastejon) February 24, 2025
As reported by Ukrinform, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on the morning of February 24, the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
On the 3rd anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion, Europe is in Kyiv.
We are in Kyiv today, because Ukraine is Europe.
In this fight for survival, it is not only the destiny of Ukraine that is at stake.
It’s Europe’s destiny. pic.twitter.com/s0IaC5WYh6
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 24, 2025
Photo: X Edgars Rinkēvičs
