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Zelenskyy Expresses Respect for Cyprus' Territorial Integrity

Published January 7, 2026, 19:21

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stated that it is possible to end the war in Ukraine during the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he emphasized that Ukraine deserves to be an equal member of the EU, just like Cyprus, and expressed hope that the Cypriot Presidency will promote his country's European path. Zelenskyy called for the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and announced that a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's 'shadow fleet' is being prepared. He thanked the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, for his support and noted that Ukraine should be a priority for the Cypriot Presidency, including the opening of negotiating chapters. He expressed his gratitude for Cyprus' contribution to providing humanitarian aid and stressed the importance of implementing the €90 billion support package for Ukraine. He emphasized that Cyprus, despite its small size, has an equal voice in European institutions and serves as an example of what it means to be part of Europe. Zelenskyy also referred to the importance of peace and stability in the region and the need for solidarity among European countries. He expressed hope that the Cypriot Presidency will contribute to achieving these goals and strengthen Ukraine's position in Europe.