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European leaders have arrived in Ukraine: Plenkovic, Vucic, Von der Leyen are with Zelensky in Kiev
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

European leaders have arrived in Ukraine: Plenkovic, Vucic, Von der Leyen are with Zelensky in Kiev

On July 15, 2026, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited Kyiv to participate in celebrations marking Ukraine's Statehood Day and attend the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit. During the event, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The visit emphasized continued comprehensive support for Ukraine, peace efforts, progress toward European integration, and cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry. This was Croatia's sixth visit to Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, underscoring its solidarity with Ukraine and commitment to preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Croatia has provided strong political, military, humanitarian, developmental, energy, and financial aid during this period. Additionally, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also arrived in Kyiv, focusing on discussions around drone production and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Von der Leyen specifically aimed to deepen defense cooperation between the EU and Ukraine, particularly regarding drone manufacturing.

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European leaders have arrived in Ukraine: Plenkovic, Vucic, Von der Leyen are with Zelensky in Kiev

On July 15, 2026, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković visited Kyiv to participate in celebrations marking Ukraine's Statehood Day and attend the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit. During the event, he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The visit emphasized continued comprehensive support for Ukraine, peace efforts, progress toward European integration, and cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry. This was Croatia's sixth visit to Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022, underscoring its solidarity with Ukraine and commitment to preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Croatia has provided strong political, military, humanitarian, developmental, energy, and financial aid during this period. Additionally, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also arrived in Kyiv, focusing on discussions around drone production and Ukraine's accession to the EU. Von der Leyen specifically aimed to deepen defense cooperation between the EU and Ukraine, particularly regarding drone manufacturing.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the diplomatic visits and their objectives without overtly favoring any particular political stance. It reports on the participation of multiple international figures and outlines the shared goals of supporting Ukraine, promoting peace, and advancing EU-EU-

HRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija) logoHRT (Hrvatska radiotelevizija)State / PublicCenter6 hr. ago
Plenkovic in Kiev for the sixth time since the beginning of the Russian aggression

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković made his sixth visit to Kyiv since the start of Russia's invasion in February 2022, attending ceremonies marking Ukraine's Day of Statehood and participating in the fifth meeting of the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit. During the visit, he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Moldova’s President Maia Sandu. The summit focused on continuing comprehensive support for Ukraine, peace efforts, Ukraine’s progress toward European integration, and cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry. Croatia has provided political, military, humanitarian, developmental, energy, and financial assistance to Ukraine since the war began. Recently, Croatia committed an additional €20 million to the NATO-led PURL initiative aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. Croatia and Ukraine share experiences related to demining, care for veterans, processing war crimes, and the peaceful reintegration of occupied territories.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced overview of Croatia's diplomatic engagement with Ukraine, including Prime Minister Plenković's visit, the focus of the summit, and Croatia's ongoing support for Ukraine. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The tone,

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