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Cyprus Takes EU Presidency, Advocates Unity for Ukraine

1/8/2026

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Cyprus began its Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2026.
Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, urged EU unity and strategic autonomy to support Ukraine and regional stability.
Cyprus seeks to be a bridge for dialogue, especially with the Middle East.
The opening ceremony featured Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, who stressed Ukraine's EU membership.

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Cyprus began its Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2026.
Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, urged EU unity and strategic autonomy to support Ukraine and regional stability.
Cyprus seeks to be a bridge for dialogue, especially with the Middle East.
The opening ceremony featured Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, who stressed Ukraine's EU membership.