EU top diplomat pays farewell visit to Kyiv

Josep Borrell, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has paid a farewell visit to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.

Borrell shared details of his visit on his official X account, Caliber.Az reports.

“In Kyiv for my 5th visit since Russia’s full-scale invasion and last one as HRVP.

EU support to Ukraine has been my personal priority during my mandate and will remain on top of the EU‘s agenda,” the post by the foreign policy chief reads.

Borrell arrived on November 9 in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of Europe's backing in the first visit by a top Brussels official after Donald Trump's poll win.

The volatile Republican's victory in the United States election has set nerves jangling in Ukraine and Europe that Trump could end Washington's support for Kyiv's fight against Russia's invasion.

Europe together has spent around $125 billion on supporting Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, while the United States alone has coughed up more than $90 billion, according to a tracker from the Kiel Institute.

Keeping the US, Ukraine's single biggest donor, on board is seen by most as key for ensuring Kyiv stays afloat, especially at a time of political uncertainty in major European powers Germany and France.

On the battlefield, Ukraine's fatigued troops are struggling to stave off Russia's advances as they approach three years of full-scale combat.

Borrell, who will meet top Ukrainian officials on his visit, said it was up to EU countries to decide "when and how to increase" their support if needed.

By Vafa Guliyeva