Ursula von der Leyen

Ukrainian gymnast Sasha Pascal who lost leg in Russian strike honored at European Parliament

Ten-year-old Ukrainian gymnast Sasha Pascal, who lost a leg in a Russian strike, received a standing ovation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told lawmakers her story.

18 September, 12:30 PM

Von der Leyen proposes European Security Council with Ukraine amid rising threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed creating a new security forum for the European Union and its partners, including Ukraine. The initiative is a response to escalating Russian attacks and growing strains in transatlantic relations.

16 September, 04:40 PM

Von der Leyen warns of rising Russian threats, calls for EU emergency security protocol

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the creation of a European Security Council and an “emergency security protocol” similar to NATO’s Article 4 during an address to the European Parliament, warning that threats from Russia within the European Union are intensifying, The Guardian reported on September 16.

16 September, 01:54 PM

EU unrolls 3-step winter plan to aid Ukraine's defense

The EU will provide record support to Ukraine across three key areas during the war's harshest winter, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, The Guardian reported on Sept. 16.

16 September, 01:20 PM

EU approves €6.1 billion from Ukraine support loan for drones and Patriot missiles

The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion from its Ukraine support loan to purchase drones and missiles for Patriot air defense systems, EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Sept. 11.

11 September, 04:10 PM

Germany to urgently send Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine – Pistorius

Germany will provide Ukraine with PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems from Bundeswehr stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during a Ramstein-format meeting on Sept. 8.

9 September, 09:00 AM

Ukraine formally asks EU to fund Patriot missiles through European loan – von der Leyen

Ukraine has formally asked the EU for the first time to finance PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems through its €90 billion loan, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sept. 2.

2 September, 04:52 PM

EU allocates 2 million euros in emergency aid to Colombia after devastating earthquake

The European Union has allocated 2 million euros in emergency aid to Colombia following a devastating earthquake that struck the country on August 10, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on August 12.

12 August, 12:08 PM

EU sends Ukraine €1.4B from frozen Russian assets

The European Union will provide Ukraine with €1.4 billion from proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets, with the funds earmarked to strengthen the country's defense, Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi said on Aug. 5.

5 August, 03:31 PM

Zelenskyy awards von der Leyen Ukraine’s Order of Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the Order of Europe on Ukrainian Statehood Day, according to presidential decree No. 605/2026.

15 July, 03:15 PM

Ukraine and EU agree on Drone Deal — von der Leyen

Ukraine and the European Union have agreed on a defense-industrial partnership called the "Drone Deal," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during Ukrainian Statehood Day ceremonies on July 15, according to the Ukrinform news agency.

15 July, 02:55 PM

Von der Leyen, European leaders arrive in Kyiv for Ukrainian Statehood Day

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Romanian President Nicusor Dan and other European leaders arrived in Kyiv on July 15, Ukrainian Statehood Day, according to Novyny.Live.

15 July, 10:50 AM

Ukraine receives first EU tranche from 90 billion loan for defense, budget

Ukraine has received the first tranche of the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan, worth 3.2 billion euros ($3.63 billion), Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Telegram.

25 June, 02:53 PM

EU Ombudsman opens inquiry into von der Leyen over Zelenskyy chat records

European Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has opened an inquiry into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after the Commission refused to release chat messages involving European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Berliner Zeitung reported, citing a letter sent to the European Commission last week.

25 June, 12:44 PM

Ukraine, Moldova EU accession talks to be separated

Now that the first accession negotiations cluster for both Ukraine and Moldova is open, the two countries will move towards EU membership separately, depending on how quickly they meet Brussels’ criteria, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on June 22.

22 June, 09:39 PM

European Commission may restrict temporary protection for draft-age Ukrainian men

An intention to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU while simultaneously considering restrictions for draft-age men was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Spiegel reported on June 17.

18 June, 10:30 AM

Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine may be banned from Europe

The European Union may ban entry for Russian military personnel who took part in Moscow’s war against Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said while presenting the bloc’s 21st sanctions package against Russia.

9 June, 04:29 PM

At least four drones may have exploded in the Black Sea

An explosion involving a naval drone in Romania's port of Constanta was followed by a second blast near the port, while two other drones exploded on the Ukrainian side of the border, News.ro reported, citing emergency response sources on June 5.

5 June, 08:36 PM

Zelenskyy, von der Leyen discuss air defense assistance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed further steps to improve Ukraine’s defense against Russian ballistic missiles, Zelenskyy said on May 27.

28 May, 12:18 AM

Von der Leyen condemns Russian threats against Baltic states

Russia’s public threats against the Baltic states are “absolutely unacceptable” and will be treated as a threat against the entire European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on X on May 20.

21 May, 11:17 AM

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