Cyprus Takes EU Helm, Zelenskiy Attends Amid Ukraine War Focus
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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 18:24
Cyprus Takes EU Helm, Zelenskiy Attends Amid Ukraine War Focus
- •Cyprus began its six-month European Union presidency on January 7, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ursula von der Leyen, and Antonio Costa attending.
- •The presidency aims to bridge Europe and the Middle East, with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun present at the Nicosia ceremony.
- •Zelenskiy expressed hope for Ukraine's EU membership progress and discussed security guarantees from a recent Paris meeting.
- •Cyprus, drawing parallels to its 1974 invasion, fully backs sanctions on Russia and pledges Ukraine as a central priority.
- •President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, highlighting shared experiences of invasion and occupation.
Why It Matters: Cyprus assumes the EU presidency, prioritizing Ukraine's sovereignty and EU integration amidst ongoing conflict.
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