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"We are not alone": Zelenskyy thanks EU leaders

06 March 2025 18:52 (UTC +04:00)

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked EU leaders on Thursday (Mar 6) for standing by Ukraine's side, APA reports citing Sky News.

Thursday's summit brings all 27 EU leaders together for the first time since last week's explosive meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy. Since then, Washington has suspended the military aid and intelligence sharing that has helped Kyiv fight off Russia's invasion.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Europe's leaders for today's summit. "During all this period, last week, you've stayed with us," he says.

"From all Ukrainians, we have a big appreciation. We are very thankful we are not alone. These are not just words, we feel it."

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, calls this a "watershed moment".

"It's so important that we stand together. Ukraine is part of our European family," she says.

"Europe faces a clear and present danger, and therefore it must be able to protect itself, defend itself."