An EU official said that European Council President Charles Michel had to protect himself during a surprise visit to Odessa in southern Ukraine amid missile attacks.
According to the same source, during a meeting between Michel and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, “the participants had to interrupt the meeting to seek shelter, because the missiles once again affected the Odessa region.”
Michel announced on Twitter that he was going to Odessa to celebrate Europe Day.
Condemning the “Russian aggression” that started against Ukraine on February 24, he said, “You are not alone. The EU is with you.”
According to the same European source, during the surprise visit, Michel also drew attention to the “effect of the Russian war on global supply chains”, particularly with regard to grains “blocked in port” by “several tons” of Russians. Blockade of the Black Sea”.
“This blockade not only harms the Ukrainian economy, but also makes it difficult for the rest of the world to access vital food products and jeopardizes world food security,” the source said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced today that he held a video conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Both discussed Ukraine’s steps to become a candidate country for EU membership.
source: Noticias
