Zelensky greets Von der Leyen in Kyiv as Ukrainian flag raised outside European Commission HQ

Volodymyr Zelenksy greeted Ursula von der Leyen as she arrived in Kyiv to mark Europe Day on Tuesday 9 May.

A Ukrainian flag was also raised outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels to celebrate the occasion.

“From now on, 9 May will be Europe Day - in the European Union and also in Ukraine,” Mr Zelensky wrote, sharing a video of himself welcoming the president of the European Commission on Telegram.

“Today, we are meeting in Kyiv on this special day. Because Kyiv is such a fitting place to celebrate the day of Europe.”

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