Four Western leaders arrive in Kyiv to show solidarity on 2nd war anniversary

Four Western leaders, including the prime ministers of Italy, Canada, and Belgium, arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to show solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Italy's Giorgia Meloni, Canada's Justin Trudeau, Belgium's Alexander De Croo and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, travelled to the Ukrainian capital together overnight by train from neighbouring Poland, Reuters reports citing the Italian government's statement.

Meloni was due to host a videoconference later in the day from Kyiv that will involve leaders from the Group of Seven major democracies, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy invited to join the discussion.

According to Serhii Nikiforov, spokesperson for the President of Ukraine, February 24 is expected to witness many visits from leaders of other countries to our nation. Additionally, a meeting involving Ukraine and the Group of Seven (G7) is planned.

February 25 will also feature something special - a press conference with participation from top speakers representing the government, military-political leadership, prime minister, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Security Service of Ukraine, Main Intelligence Directorate, Ministry of Strategic Industries, Office of the President, and the President himself. They plan to address issues concerning the future of the army, its development, the implementation of modern technologies, accession to the European Union (EU), and NATO.