Today 24 February 2025 - Commemoration Ceremony at Villa Europa in Rome

 

To commemorate the start of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression 3 years ago, the EU27 Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See in Rome and the EU27 Permanent Representatives accredited to the UN in Rome, FAO, IFAD, WFP, together with colleagues, gathered today at Villa Europa with Ukraine, Ambassador Andrii Yurash, accredited to the Holy See and the Alternate Permanent Representative to FAO, Yurii Grynevetskyi.



The Ukrainian flag was placed next to the EU flag at the new EU Delegation office as a sign of our unwavering support to Ukraine. Ambassador Martin Selmayr reinforced the the EU's support to the Ukrainian representatives: “you are part of the European family and we will stand with you as long as it takes”.

 

unfolding the flag

 

Group foto at Villa Europa

 

Ambassador Martin Selmayr and Ukrainian colleagues

Ambassador of Ukraine to Holy See

Ambassador Martin Selmayr

 

Ambassador Selmayr at the end of the ceremony