Avion de la compagnie aerienne Iberia

Avion de la compagnie aerienne Iberia

Avion Airbus A320-251N (EC-NZQ) de la compagnie aerienne espagnole Iberia decollant de l'aeroport de Bruxelles-National a Zaventem en Belgique le 11 juin 2024 - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM - Aeroport; Aeroports; Aviation; Avion; Avions; Bruxelles National; Compagnie aerienne; Compagnies aeriennes; decollage; Iberia; Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana; Transport; Transport; Transport aerien; Transports aeriens; Zaventem

EC president meets press in Johannesburg ahead of G20 summit

EC president meets press in Johannesburg ahead of G20 summit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen holds a press conference in Johannesburg on Nov. 21, 2025, ahead of a Group of 20 summit.

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Air Europa EC-NZC .Aircraft to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino (Italy), August 10th, 2025. Photographer01

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Air Europa EC-NZC .Aircraft to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino (Italy), August 10th, 2025. Photographer01

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Air Europa EC-NZC .Aircraft to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino (Italy), August 10th, 2025. Photographer01

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Air Europa EC-NZC .Aircraft to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino (Italy), August 10th, 2025. Photographer01

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino, Italy, Aircraft to Fiumicino Airport

Airbus A320 Volotea EC-KMI. Aircraft to Fiumicino airport. Fiumicino (Italy), August 10, 2025. Fotografo01

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

Rieti Mountain Fire Air Rescue Operations Underway - Italy

A Eurocopter EC 135T2+ helicopter during firefighting operations at Macchiole (Lisciano) in the province of Rieti. Italy on July 10, 2025. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(L-R) The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, the EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stephane Sejourne, and the Minister of Enterprise and Labor, Miquel Sàmper, hold a press conference following their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(L-R) Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu, EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne, Celsa Chairman Rafael Villaseca, and Minister of Enterprise and Labor Miquel Sàmper hold a press conference following their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(L-R) The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, the EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stephane Sejourne, and the Minister of Enterprise and Labor, Miquel Sàmper, hold a press conference following their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(L-R) The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, the EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stephane Sejourne, and the Minister of Enterprise and Labor, Miquel Sàmper, hold a press conference following their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu (left), and the EC Executive Vice-President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stephane Sejourne (right), hold a press conference after their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne holds a press conference following his visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(L-R) The Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, the EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, Stephane Sejourne, and the Minister of Enterprise and Labor, Miquel Sàmper, hold a press conference following their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne holds a press conference following his visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne holds a press conference following his visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(I-2D) Government delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto, Celsa president Rafael Villaseca, Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu, EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne, and Minister of Enterprise and Labor Miquel Sàmper pose after their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne holds a press conference following his visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne holds a press conference following his visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

(I-2D) Government delegate in Catalonia, Carlos Prieto, Celsa president Rafael Villaseca, Minister of Industry and Tourism Jordi Hereu, EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne, and Minister of Enterprise and Labor Miquel Sàmper pose after their visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

Stephane Sejourne Visits CELSA Plant in Castellbisbal - Spain

EC Executive Vice President for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne holds a press conference following his visit to the CELSA plant in Catalonia, Spain. Celsa Group is a Spanish company founded in 1967. It is Europe's leading producer of circular, low-emission steel and the largest circular supply chain in Europe, on March 14, 2025 in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

EURO QUALIFYING BASKETBALL SWEDEN MONTENEGRO

EURO QUALIFYING BASKETBALL SWEDEN MONTENEGRO

Sweden's Simon Birgander and Tobias Borg after the win in the EC qualifier in basketball, group D, between Sweden and Montenegro at Hovet in Stockhol, Sweden on february 23, 2025.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SICHUAN-ABA-CAS-ZOIGE WETLAND-RESEARCH STATION-INAUGURATION (CN)

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SICHUAN-ABA-CAS-ZOIGE WETLAND-RESEARCH STATION-INAUGURATION (CN)

(240726) -- HONGYUAN, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers collect a peatland sample at a test platform in Zoige wetland in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 25, 2024. The Zoige Wetland Ecology Research Station, established by the Chengdu Institute of Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Sichuan Province, went operational on Friday. The station is expected to provide scientific and technical support and policy recommendations for regional ecological protection and sustainable socio-economic development in southwest China, and also make scientific explorations for global wetland protection, according to Gao Yongheng, head of the research station. The Zoige plateau, one of the main distribution areas of high-altitude wetlands in China, serves as an important ecological barrier. With the backdrop of global climate change, the region is facing significant ec

Thailand holds national senate election

STORY: Thailand holds national senate election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the voting STORYLINE: Thailand held the final round of voting for the Senate election in the capital Bangkok on Wednesday, after the five-year term of outgoing senators ended in May. Previously competing at the district and provincial levels across the Southeast Asian country, 2,989 successful candidates advanced to the national Senate election, where they cast votes among themselves to elect the 200-member parliament's upper house, according to the Thai Election Commission (EC). Representing 20 categories of social and professional groups, 10 candidates who receive the most votes from each group will be elected as senators. The vote counting continued until late Wednesday and the EC is expected to announce the official results by July 2. Under the kingdom's 2017 constitution, the new set of senators will no longer

Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified

STORY: Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The European Commission (EC) has unveiled its plan to levy provisional additional tariffs of up to 38.1 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move is founded on unsubstantiated claims, sparking serious concerns over trade protectionism and the application of double standards. The tariff hikes came eight months after the EC self-initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into battery electric vehicles imported from China. The move was prompted by the EC's accusations that China was "flooding" the bloc with cheaper electric vehicles as a result of "overproduction," which the EC attributed to significant state subsidies in China. However, the rationale justifying the tariff increase seems far from c

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sea anemones and a clownfish are pictured in a marine ranch in the waters of Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, May 17, 2024. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. Wang Fengguo, 42, has been working at Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Resort since 2006. Initially, he worked as a diving instructor. In 2011, Wuzhizhou Island launched China's first tropical marine ranching project, and Wang joined the team, dedicating himself to marine environmental protection for 13 years. Wang's team is responsible for maintaining the marine ranch, transplanting corals, monitoring the marine environment and cleaning up coral predators. To restore the ec

Russia's flagship forum kicks off in St. Petersburg

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Popular souk in Lebanon affected by confrontations between Hezbollah, Israel

STORY: Popular souk in Lebanon affected by confrontations between Hezbollah, Israel SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: HASBAYA, Lebanon CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Souk el Khan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD HAJINEH, Merchant from south Lebanon 2. various of Souk el Khan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NOUHAD ZEINEDDINE, Merchant from south Lebanon 5. various of Souk el Khan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): YOUSSEF ABOU LTEIF, Falafel maker 7. various of Souk el Khan STORYLINE: Souk el Khan, a very popular market in Hasbaya, south Lebanon, has been affected by the economic situation of the country and the ongoing confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel. Souk el Khan is an old market for the exchange of goods and one of archaeological landmarks in Hasbaya. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD HAJINEH, Merchant from south Lebanon "The situation is miserable, but because the people are heroic and steadfast, they remain here despite there being no security and no ec

Kenyan president calls for harmonization of ICT policies across Africa

STORY: Kenyan president calls for harmonization of ICT policies across Africa SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 5. various of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HENRIETTE GEIGER, EU ambassador to Kenya 7. various of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday called for the harmonization of information and communication technology (ICT) policies across Africa in order to spur digital transformation. Ruto said that the collaboration should be governed by a network of ICT authorities and overseen by the integration of digital transformation initiatives. "This collaborative spirit is what we need to transform Africa into a digitally empowered and ec

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240401) -- BEIJING, April 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Travelers walk past a sign reading "Welcome to Schengen" at Henri Coanda International Airport near Bucharest, Romania, March 31, 2024. Bulgaria along with its northern neighbor Romania partially joined the passport-free Schengen area on Sunday. "On 31 March, Bulgaria and Romania become Schengen members: the Schengen rules will apply in both Member States including on issuing Schengen visas and controls at the internal air and sea borders will be lifted," the European Commission (EC) said in a press release. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Egypt's president meets EU leaders on boosting ties

STORY: Egypt's president meets EU leaders on boosting ties SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi at the meetings (Courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday held a meeting on boosting Egyptian-European ties, said the Egyptian presidency. Sisi and von der Leyen discussed the expected signing of a joint political declaration document to elevate bilateral relations to "strategic and comprehensive partnership," the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. Later in the day, Sisi met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, whose country holds the current European Union (EU) rotating presidency. Both meetings stressed the necessity of reaching a ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip, which has been suffering a deadly Israeli military campaig

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240308) -- BEIJING, March 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen reacts in Bucharest, Romania, March 7, 2024. The incumbent EC President Ursula von der Leyen has won the nomination from the European People's Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, for a second term. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-VON DER LEYEN-EPP-NOMINATION

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-VON DER LEYEN-EPP-NOMINATION

(240307) -- BUCHAREST, March 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen speaks in Bucharest, Romania, March 7, 2024. The incumbent EC President Ursula von der Leyen has won the nomination from the European People's Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, for a second term. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-VON DER LEYEN-EPP-NOMINATION

ROMANIA-BUCHAREST-VON DER LEYEN-EPP-NOMINATION

(240307) -- BUCHAREST, March 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen reacts in Bucharest, Romania, March 7, 2024. The incumbent EC President Ursula von der Leyen has won the nomination from the European People's Party (EPP), the largest political group in the European Parliament, for a second term. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during their bilateral meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during their bilateral meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during their bilateral meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo are seen during their meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo are seen during their meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, is seen during meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during their bilateral meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

Meeting of Zelenskyy with EC President and PMs of Belgium, Canada and Italy

HANDOUT - Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during their bilateral meeting, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2024. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM