President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels this morning to attend the European Union summit and address the European Parliament.
This was reported by the French edition of BFMTV.
Zelensky's first visit was confirmed by the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metzola.
“Historic day for Europe. I am proud to announce that Ukrainian President Zelensky will be in the European Parliament this morning to address from the House of European Democracy,” she tweeted.
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Welcome to Brussels, dear @ZelenskyyUa
The heart of the European family in which Ukraine belongs.
We will support Ukraine by a whole step towards our Union. pic.twitter.com/eELXeZYmM5
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 9, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen and Charles met Zelensky at the airport, who arrived with French President Emanuel Macron Michel.
“Welcome home, welcome to the EU,” wrote Michel.
Recall that Makron awarded Zelensky with the Order of the Legion of Honor.
Macron also said that Ukraine can count on France to restore peace.
“The plan you proposed is the basis for discussions on the path that should lead us to an international peace conference,” Macron said.