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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen - German doctor and politician (née Albrecht). Ursula Gertrude Albrecht has announced that she and 15 other EU commissioners are in Kyiv today to meet with members of the Ukrainian government, DPA reported.

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"We are here together to show that EU support for Ukraine remains strong," Von der Leyen wrote on Twitter.

Good to be back in Kyiv, my 4th time since Russia's invasion.

This time, with my team of Commissioners.

We are here together to show that the EU stands by Ukraine as firmly as ever.

And to further deepen our support and cooperation.

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— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 2, 2023

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, is expected

Charles Michel – Belgian politician and prime minister of the country. Charles Michel was born on December 21, 1975 in to arrive tomorrow in Kyiv for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, DPA notes.

High-ranking European Union officials are making their two-day visit to Ukraine after the Ukrainian government said it expects a road map from the EU on how formal membership talks should begin.

Von der Leyen from the forum in Davos: Russian crimes will not go unpunished

Joining the EU is an extremely complex process that involves a series of legislative reforms and harmonization of national legislation with European law.

Ukraine was granted EU candidate status last summer.

At the meeting in Kyiv, European representatives are expected to acknowledge that Ukraine has made some progress in some areas, such as judicial reforms.

Forms of short-term and long-term aid are also expected to be discussed, notes BTA.

"I have arrived in Kyiv to deliver to all Ukrainians who are defending their country the EU's strongest message of support," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tweeted.

José Borel Fonteles is a Spanish politician from the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.

Arrived in Kyiv to convey the EU's strongest message of support to all Ukrainians defending their country.

EU assistance has reached €50 billion since the start of Russia's war.

Europe stood united with Ukraine from day one.

And will still stand with you to win and rebuild.

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— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) February 2, 2023

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