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President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked the European Union for the support it has provided to Ukraine, using a gathering in Brussels to recognise the bloc’s leaders.

Message to European leaders

Zelensky described the heads of state and government assembled in the Belgian capital as “real leaders”. His remarks publicly acknowledged the backing Ukraine has received from the European Union.

The comments come as attention remains focused on the support available to Ukraine and on tensions involving the United States. Against that backdrop, Zelensky’s statement places emphasis on the role of European leaders and the assistance already given by the EU.

Why the remarks matter

The president’s message highlights the political importance of European support for Ukraine. It also signals his appreciation for the governments represented at the Brussels gathering.

No further details were provided about the nature or future scale of the EU’s support. For now, Zelensky’s comments centre on gratitude and recognition of European leaders’ involvement in backing Ukraine.