Fidias Panayiotou, an independent Cyprus MEP and YouTuber, has publicly questioned why the EU prioritizes support for Ukraine over Cyprus. While Ukraine receives billions in aid to counter Russia’s aggression, Cyprus—divided since 1974—struggles with limited EU focus despite its longstanding issues. Fidias’ inquiry highlights a perceived imbalance between the EU’s strategic external support and its attention to internal member state challenges.
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European leaders have vowed to bolster Ukraine’s defense and increase their own military expenditures following a significant shift in U.S. policy under Donald Trump, which has led to a freeze in American military aid to Ukraine.
His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on 28 October to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine. During the meeting, Sviatoslav expressed gratitude for France’s assistance since the start of the full-scale invasion and presented Macron with a symbolic gift, highlighting the strong ties between France and Ukraine in their pursuit of peace and recovery.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in Washington for the NATO summit, asserted that using “Republic of North Macedonia” is non-negotiable under the Prespa Agreement. He also reaffirmed Greece’s unwavering support for Ukraine despite historical ties with Russia.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit Washington for the NATO Summit’s 75th anniversary, focusing on defense, member contributions, and Ukraine support. He will also participate in public debates and meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in New York.