Johnson, Trudeau, Von der Leyen: who arrived in Kyiv on the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion

On the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24th, the prime ministers of four G7 countries, the president of the European Commission, and the former prime minister of the United Kingdom arrived in Kyiv.

The dignitaries, including the prime ministers of Italy (Giorgia Meloni), Canada (Justin Trudeau), and Belgium (Alexander de Kroo), as well as the president of the European Commission (Ursula von der Leyen), arrived in Kyiv overnight by train from Poland to express solidarity with Ukraine on this significant occasion.

In Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the 2nd year of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

And to celebrate the extraordinary resistance of the Ukrainian people.

More than ever, we stand firmly by Ukraine.

Financially, economically, militarily, morally.

Until the country is finally free. pic.twitter.com/ZLWMbOxVFh

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) February 24, 2024

Later in the day, according to Reuters, George Meloni and others are expected to hold a video conference from Kyiv, attended by the leaders of the Group of Seven.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson also arrived in Kyiv, expressing his honor to be in Ukraine on the second anniversary of the invasion.

«With their indomitable courage, I have no doubt that Ukrainians will prevail and drive out Putin’s forces—provided we give them the military, political, and economic assistance they need», — he stated

On this grim second anniversary of Putin’s invasion I am honoured to be here in Ukraine. With their indomitable courage I have no doubt that the Ukrainians will win and expel Putin’s forces – provided we give them the military, political and economic help that they need. pic.twitter.com/M6VYgOjOPa

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) February 24, 2024

Justin Trudeau shared his thoughts, saying:

«Two years after the Russian regime launched its invasion of Ukraine, Canada’s support for the Ukrainian people remains unwavering. To reaffirm that support, I traveled to Kyiv with Chrystia Freeland and Bill Blair».

Two years after the Russian regime launched its invasion of Ukraine, Canada’s support for the Ukrainian people remains steadfast.

To reaffirm that support, I’m in Kyiv with @CAFreeland and @BillBlair. We’ll be able to share more updates later – so keep checking back.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) February 24, 2024