Romanian President Plans Kyiv Visit to Support Ukraine Peace Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been actively engaging with European leaders to strengthen support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. He recently met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, participating in a video conference with US President Donald Trump, European leaders, and NATO officials, where Trump affirmed that territorial issues must be discussed with Ukraine's participation. Zelenskyy also urged partners to finance Ukrainian drone production and purchase American weapons. Romanian President Nicușor Dan accepted Zelenskyy's invitation to visit Kyiv this fall, emphasizing the need for a lasting peace that ends Russia's daily shelling and supports Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Dan expressed Romania's backing of President Trump's ceasefire efforts, stressing that any peace agreement must be just, long-lasting, and reached at the negotiation table with Ukraine. The leaders also highlighted the strategic importance of Ukraine's security to the Black Sea region and broader European stability, with Romania pledging continued support as a neighboring partner.