EU, NATO, and Western Nations Express Support for Ukraine on 1,000 Days of Russia's Full-Scale War

Western leaders are expressing solidarity with Ukraine on the 1,000th day of Russia's full-scale military invasion.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was one of the first to issue a statement of support. She said that this night, the European Commission building was illuminated with the Ukrainian flag in honour of Ukraine's defenders.

‘In 2022, Russia believed that its full-scale invasion would last a few days. A thousand days later, Ukraine continues to bravely resist - on the battlefield and against criminal attacks on civilian targets,’ she wrote.

The flag of Ukraine was raised in front of the European Commission in Brussels as a sign of solidarity in connection with the 1000th day since the beginning of the full-scale war.

‘1000 days of bravery. 1000 days of EU solidarity,’ the European Commission said in a statement.

‘Each of these days is too many. But in all the difficulties, Ukrainians have shown incomparable courage and resilience. Europe's support for Ukraine is unwavering. We will continue to help Ukraine,’ said former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who will soon head the EU's diplomatic service.

Patrick Turner, NATO's Senior Representative to Ukraine, said that the 1,000-day mark is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience shown by Ukrainians, and that this resistance inspires the world.

‘Our support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unwavering,’ he said.

EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell, who will soon be replaced by Kaja Kallas, said the day before that all EU decisions to support Ukraine had taken too long and that member states needed to learn to act faster and in greater unity. He added that the Russian government is not in the mood for real negotiations and reminded that the de facto Russian-Ukrainian war has been going on for almost 4000 days.