On October 6, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Brussels for the 22nd Ukraine-EU Summit. Notably, it was the first bilateral summit physically held in Brussels since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. By all accounts, the summit can be considered a great success for Ukraine, as it brought the country ever closer to Europe.
As noted on the EU website: “The EU and Ukraine leaders reaffirmed their continued commitment to strengthening the political association and economic integration of Ukraine with the European Union.” European Council President Charles Michel said after the summit that “Today’s physical meeting is a potent symbol – it shows our steadfast commitment to deepening our relationship with Ukraine.” EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell emphasized: “Your progress is our progress. Your security is our security. …We have common borders, history, culture and values. The Ukrainian people sacrifice a lot for their prosperity, for a better future, and this future is part of our future. You can count on us.”