EU leaders António Costa and Kaja Kallas visit Kyiv, reaffirming unwavering support for Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks and uncertainty over U.S. policy.
European Council President António Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv on Sunday, marking their first day in office with a strong show of support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Their visit highlights the EU’s continued backing of Ukraine, though future aid depends on member states' approval. Costa emphasised the EU's solidarity with Ukraine since the war began, reiterating their commitment to supporting its people. Kallas, known for her firm stance against Russia as Estonia's former prime minister, vowed the EU's determination to help Ukraine secure victory.
The visit comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and uncertainty over U.S. policy under incoming President Donald Trump, who has criticised aid levels and called for an undefined swift end to the war.
On the battlefield, Russia advances in Donbas while targeting Ukraine's energy grid ahead of winter. Costa reaffirmed that peace must not reward aggression, urging unwavering support for Ukraine.
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Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 – U.S. negotiators have reportedly raised the possibility of cutting Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service unless Kyiv reaches an agreement to grant the United States greater access to its critical minerals.
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San Francisco, CA, February 17, 2025 – OpenAI announced on Friday that its AI agent, Operator, is now available for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in a broader range of countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, among others.
Washington, D.C., February 21, 2025 – U.S. negotiators have reportedly raised the possibility of cutting Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service unless Kyiv reaches an agreement to grant the United States greater access to its critical minerals.
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