Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced his upcoming trip to Argentina, marking his first visit to Latin America. Zelensky revealed his plans on Dec 9 through the Telegram messaging app. He will be attending the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Milei on Dec 10.
During his journey to Argentina, Zelensky revealed that he had a meeting with the prime minister of Cape Verde, a West African country. This gathering could potentially serve as a backdrop for a meeting between Zelensky and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The purpose of this potential meeting would be to address and resolve differences over Ukraine’s bid for European Union (EU) membership.
The EU will make a decision during an upcoming summit on whether to initiate talks with Ukraine and Moldova, a neighboring former Soviet republic, regarding their membership bids. The EU Executive Commission has recommended that talks be started, and the summit will provide the final verdict.
Zelensky’s visit to Argentina raises anticipation about the potential outcomes of discussions with Orban, as well as the overall progress of Ukraine’s EU membership aspirations. As a result, various media outlets in Ukraine are closely monitoring this event.
The trip signifies Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations with countries outside its immediate region. By engaging with Argentina, Zelensky aims to expand Ukraine’s global presence and establish partnerships that can potentially benefit the country economically and politically.
The news of Zelensky’s travel to Argentina has garnered attention not only from Ukrainian audiences but also from international observers who closely follow Ukraine-EU relations. The developments during the inauguration event and any potential bilateral discussions between Zelensky and Orban will be of significant interest to those interested in European politics.
As the world eagerly awaits the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Milei and the subsequent discussions between the Ukrainian and Hungarian leaders, the outcome of these events will carry important implications for Ukraine and its pursuit of EU membership.
