New EU chiefs make surprise Kyiv trip as winter battles heat up
Two top EU officials chose Ukraine for their first-day visit showing support in winter fighting. Both leaders arrived by train to meet with officials while Russian troops push forward in east
On a cold winter sunday‚ Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas stepped off a train in Kyiv marking their first day as EU top-brass (a move that shows Brussels strong backing for Ukraine)
The timing hits different notes: its been almost 3 years since Russia started the war‚ and now Ukraine deals with both winter attacks and east-front pressure. The visit comes as Moscowʼs forces push through small towns in Donbas region; while their missiles hit power stations across the country
From day one of our mandate‚ we are reaffirming our unwavering support to the Ukrainian people
The EU has put up round 133 billion dollars in aid since early-2022‚ but future help needs member states ok. Kallas‚ who got on Moscows wanted-list for taking down Soviet monuments back home‚ made her point clear: “the European Union wants Ukraine to win this war“
The visit happens as Donald Trump might change US policy next month. The former president dont like big Ukraine spending and wants quick war end - though nobodys sure how. Costa‚ who ran Portugal before‚ says peace cant mean giving up: its about fair terms not just stopping fights
