President Nikos Christodoulides and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a high-stakes telephone conversation this afternoon, marking a significant diplomatic start to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.
According to Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the call was initiated by President Zelensky on the very day Cyprus officially assumed its leadership role in the European Union.
Key Highlights of the Discussion:
Official Visit: President Zelensky confirmed he will travel to Nicosia to attend the official opening ceremony of the Cyprus Presidency on January 7, 2026.
EU Priorities: President Christodoulides assured his Ukrainian counterpart that supporting Ukraine remains a top political priority for the Cyprus Presidency.
Shared Experience: Christodoulides emphasized that Cyprus’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence stems from the island’s own experiences with illegal invasion and ongoing occupation, grounding its stance in international law and European values.
Peace Efforts: Zelensky briefed the Cypriot President on the latest frontline developments and ongoing international diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
The conversation reinforces Cyprus’s role as a consistent defender of European principles as it begins its six-month term at the helm of the EU Council.