Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes the war in his country will end soon. He spoke in Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is now leading the Council of the European Union for six months. Zelenskyy wants Ukraine to join the EU fully. He said Cyprus's leadership could help speed up this process.
Zelenskyy believes Ukraine's integration into Europe is very important. He thinks the current world situation requires Ukraine to join the EU. He said, "We all expect a lot from this presidency." He also spoke with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides. Zelenskyy said Ukraine is a top priority for Cyprus.
The president also asked for stronger sanctions against Russia. He said a new plan to punish Russia is almost ready. This plan targets ships used to avoid oil price limits. This shows Ukraine wants to hurt Russia's economy. It limits Russia's money for war.
Zelenskyy also mentioned Moldova. Moldova is also trying to join the EU. President Christodoulides wants to start membership talks for both Ukraine and Moldova. This could help Eastern Europe become more stable.
Zelenskyy's visit shows Ukraine's strong desire for a European future. The war is in its third year. Ukraine needs progress on EU membership. This would help the country and show international support. Zelenskyy hopes the war will end during Cyprus's EU leadership. He wants peace and a normal life again. He also wants a safe future in the European Union.