Zelenskyy, European council president discuss Ukraine’s EU path VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with European Council President António Costa in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on September 5, focusing on Ukraine’s integration into European initiatives and broader security cooperation.

“Today in Uzhhorod, I held a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa,” Zelenskyy said in a statement on X, Caliber.Az cites.

Today in Uzhhorod, I held a meeting with President of the European Council António Costa @eucopresident. Yesterday, we were together in Paris – at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, and also together in talks with President Trump and other European leaders. It is… pic.twitter.com/bxJ9gLCgnc

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 5, 2025

“Yesterday, we were together in Paris – at the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, and also together in talks with President Trump and other European leaders," he added. 

According to the Ukrainian leader, the discussions centered on Ukraine’s participation in EU programs, progress toward membership, sanctions policy, and strengthening national resilience.

“It is evident that now there is a chance to move the situation toward greater security and greater shared results – for Ukraine and for Europe as a whole,” Zelenskyy noted.

He emphasised that particular attention was given to the SAFE initiative and measures to support Ukrainian citizens.

“Today’s negotiations were devoted to what is most important now – Ukraine’s participation in European initiatives, in particular the SAFE initiative, our progress toward EU membership, sanctions policy, and support for our resilience, our people, and above all, our children,” he added.

By Sabina Mammadli