The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, upon his arrival at the Ayia Napa Marina where the EU Summit is beginning, was asked about the Turkish occupation of Cyprus and once again avoided giving a direct answer, limiting himself to the statement: “Cyprus always supports us and I am grateful. We will have more relations in the future; right now we are at war.”

According to a government source cited by protothema.gr, his response indicates that he is in a difficult position, as Ukraine has an absolute need for Turkey, since the majority of Ukraine’s trade and supply routes pass through the Dardanelles straits, with no alternative sea route available.