 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kiev early on May 9 for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Von der Leyen was met at the station by Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevon Parabianus. Could to be back in Kiev. Where the values we hold dear are defended every day, she said on Twitter. Brussels marks May 9 as Europe Day, honoring a French declaration in 1950 that led to the founding of the body that became the EU. Ukraine used to celebrate the holiday marking the Allied victory over Nazi Germany on that day, in line with Russia, but moved to change the date to May 8 on Monday to reflect the practice of Western Allies. Zelensky said he wanted May 9 to become Europe Day instead.