Cyprus is now in charge of the EU Council. This is for six months. It is a very important job. The world has problems now. Cyprus wants to help the EU. It wants the EU to be strong. It wants the EU to work with other countries.
The job started in Nicosia. There was a special ceremony. Leaders talked about Ukraine. Ukraine wants to join the EU. They also talked about the war with Russia.
Cyprus can now help make new EU rules. President Nikos Christodoulides spoke. He wants a strong EU. He wants the EU to protect people. He wants peace and growth. Cyprus will help connect Europe. It wants to help countries talk.
Ukraine wants to join the EU fast. Leaders met before the job started. The President of Ukraine talked to President Christodoulides. They spoke about Ukraine joining the EU. They spoke about safety from Russia. Other EU leaders were there too.
Some countries want Ukraine to join fast. Some countries have worries. Cyprus must help all EU countries agree. Also, rules against Russia will stay.
This job is a big task. Cyprus will help the Council work. It will speak for the EU. The ceremony showed Cyprus culture. It showed the country is ready.
Cyprus can share its ideas. It will have more say in the EU. Cyprus wants to help talks in the Middle East. The EU watches Cyprus. It hopes for good things.