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President of Cyprus Reaffirms Support for Ukraine's European Path

Published January 2, 2026, 06:15
President of Cyprus Reaffirms Support for Ukraine's European Path

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, held a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing Cyprus's readiness to contribute to Ukraine's European path and the defense of international law. Mr. Zelenskyy will attend the official inauguration ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will take place in Nicosia on January 7th. President Christodoulides congratulated him on assuming the Presidency, and Mr. Zelenskyy expressed hope for strong decisions that will strengthen Ukraine and Europe. Cyprus reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Ukrainian people, its sovereignty, and independence, emphasizing that this stance stems from its own experiences with invasion and occupation. Support for Ukraine will be a key priority during the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU.