Borrell's first diplomatic trip in 2022.
Josep Borrell in on the night of January 5, he arrived in Ukraine. A high-ranking representative of the European Union will visit Kiev and Donbass, Chronicle.info reports with reference to Channel 24.
What is the purpose of Borrell's visit to Ukraine
A diplomat arrived in our country to demonstrate the European Union's support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine. This is taking place against the backdrop of Moscow's possible aggression against Kiev.
With Russia's growing military power (near Ukraine's borders), I am here to demonstrate EU support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to support sustained reform efforts that are of key importance for sustainability,
— the politician emphasized.
By the way, Borrell chose Ukraine for his first visit of the year. Here he will first meet with Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba. After that, the politicians will go to Donbass, in particular to Stanytsia Luganskaya.
Next, Borrell will go to Kiev, where he is scheduled to meet with the Ukrainian authorities.
The European diplomat wants to talk to Ukrainian politicians to find out what worries them and how it can be resolved. He stressed that our state can freely choose political security alliances and partnerships: & # 171; No one will make decisions on issues related to Ukraine without Ukraine & # 187 ;.