Brussels, 6 Mar. (LaPresse) – ‘Thank you Antonio’ Costa, President of the European Council, ‘for having convened this extraordinary Council at extraordinary times, we need special measures. And thank you’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ‘for coming here because it's important that we are united’. This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on arriving at the extraordinary summit with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, and the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa. ‘This,’ she added, ‘is a watershed moment for Europe and Ukraine is part of our European family. It is also a watershed moment for Ukraine. Europe faces a clear and present danger, and therefore Europe must be able to protect itself, to defend itself, just as we must put Ukraine in a position to protect itself and push for a lasting and just peace.’ “This is a very important moment to show that we will stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes,” added the President of the Commission.