Increase pressure on the Russian Federation — the president met with Costa and von der Leyen.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Thursday, July 10, in Rome. The parties discussed investments in Ukraine, the euro-integration of our state, and sanctions against Russia.

Zelensky's meeting with Costa and von der Leyen

'I thanked for participating in the Conference on Ukraine's Recovery and for the new support package worth over 2 billion euros. The creation of the European flagship fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine is also important. It will help attract even more investments to Ukraine,' the president noted.

He also added that they raised the issue of Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

'We are ready to open all negotiation clusters during Denmark's presidency in the EU Council. To do this, a solution needs to be found for unblocking Hungary's veto,' Zelensky emphasized.

Zelensky's meetings in Rome with EU leaders

Let us remind you that Volodymyr Zelensky visited Rome on Thursday, July 10, where a conference on Ukraine's recovery after the end of the war takes place. At the sidelines of the event, the president made an important address and held a series of meetings with leaders of EU countries.

Thus, the Ukrainian leader talked with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz. Zelensky thanked him for his support and agreed to maintain constant contact.