Cyprus Times

Christodoulides-Zelensky Phone Call – Ukrainian President to Visit Cyprus

Published January 1, 2026, 16:03
Christodoulides-Zelensky Phone Call – Ukrainian President to Visit Cyprus

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, had a telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the latter's initiative. Zelensky congratulated Christodoulides on Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and informed him that he will attend the official opening ceremony in Nicosia on January 7th. During the conversation, Zelensky updated Christodoulides on the latest developments in Ukraine and international peace efforts, while Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus's steadfast support for Ukraine, its sovereignty, and independence. Cyprus is committed to supporting Ukraine's European path during its presidency of the Council of the EU.