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Cypriot Presidency Begins with Zelenskyy's Visit and Past Parallelism Concerns

Published January 1, 2026, 17:02
Cypriot Presidency Begins with Zelenskyy's Visit and Past Parallelism Concerns

The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins with the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the official inauguration ceremony in Nicosia on January 7th. The visit follows a phone call with President Christodoulides, during which international efforts for peace in Ukraine were discussed, with Zelenskyy assessing that the process is in its final stages. The visit revives discussions about Zelenskyy's stance on the Cyprus issue, as during a previous meeting, Christodoulides had drawn a parallel between the invasions of Ukraine and Cyprus, while Zelenskyy avoided commenting on the situation in Cyprus. The Cypriot Presidency will focus on Ukraine, Migration, and International Law, with emphasis on the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.