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Josep Borrell Arrives in Kyiv for Final Visit as EU Foreign Policy Chief

Josep Borrell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, arrived in Kyiv today for his fifth and final visit as the EU’s top diplomat.
In Kyiv for my 5th visit since Russia’s full-scale invasion and last one as HRVP.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) November 9, 2024
EU support to #Ukraine has been my personal priority during my mandate and will remain on top of the EU‘s agenda. pic.twitter.com/XO5LvWopZY
In a post on X (Twitter), Borrell noted the importance of EU support for Ukraine, which he described as a personal priority throughout his tenure. “EU support for Ukraine has been a personal priority during my mandate and will remain at the forefront of the EU agenda,” Borrell stated.
As his term concludes, Borrell’s visit serves to reiterate the EU’s pledge to uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty.
According to Ukrinform, prior to this visit, he attended an informal EU meeting in Budapest, where he highlighted Europe’s need for unity. According to Borrell, Ukraine’s role in the “geopolitical game” remains pivotal, as he emphasized that countries failing to secure their place at the negotiating table risk being sidelined. He further stated, “If Ukraine is not at the table, it risks becoming part of the menu,” calling for sustained unity in support of Ukraine’s independence and security.
This final trip to Kyiv follows Borrell’s recent outreach efforts to European allies and international partners, including South Korea, where he encouraged increased support for Ukraine.
I met Defence Minister Kim Yong Hyun on DPRK & other common security challenges. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is an existential threat. The Republic of Korea is best positioned to understand it.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) November 4, 2024
We are united in our support to Ukraine. I encouraged them to step it up. pic.twitter.com/LvKTzBXzYO
The EU’s commitment to Ukraine, Borrell remarked, must be resilient, irrespective of changes in global alliances or internal EU dynamics. As Europe faces heightened security concerns, Borrell argued that a robust European Union—able to defend its interests and act independently of external powers—remains essential.