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President Dan accepts invitation to visit to Kyiv after phone discussion with Zelenskiy

September 11, 2025

  Romania's President Nicusor Dan on Tuesday announced having had a phone discussion with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy whom he told that a comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine is needed.He also accepted Zelenskiy's invitation o visit Kyiv this autumn."Today I had in-depth phone discussion with President Zelenskyy. I presented him my view, that we need a comprehensive & lasting peace in Ukraine, so that Russia's daily atrocities stop. Romania supports the efforts of President Trump to reach a solution. An agreement must be just, long-lasting and sustainable,' Dan wrote in a social media post.According to him, peace must be reached with Ukraine at the negotiation table."Romania supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. As neighbor and partner, Romania will continue to stand with Ukraine in all efforts to reach a just peace for the people of Ukraine. The security of Ukraine is closely linked with the security of the Black Sea & Europe's security," said Dan. 

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