Ursula von der Leyen

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

Zelenskyy outlines plans for joint drone production with Brussels

The European support package, including the first tranche aimed at joint drone production, was discussed at a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on May 4.

4 May, 02:29 PM

Zelenskyy joins 48 leaders at European Political Community summit in Armenia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Yerevan to attend the European Political Community summit, Ukraine’s state news agency reported on May 4.

4 May, 11:07 AM

Ukraine to receive €6 billion for drones from EU loan package

Ukraine will receive €6 billion to purchase domestically produced drones under a European Union loan program, Ukrinform reported on April 29.

29 April, 02:25 PM

Zelenskyy, Costa, von der Leyen meet in Cyprus

The European Union and Ukraine welcomed the belabored EUR90 billion ($105 billion) loan program and fresh Russia sanctions finally coming into effect on April 23.

23 April, 10:24 PM

EU chief reacts to Radev’s victory in Bulgaria’s parliamentary vote

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Rumen Radev on his victory in Bulgaria’s snap parliamentary elections held on Apr. 19, she said in a post on X on Apr. 20.

20 April, 06:38 PM

Von der Leyen, Magyar discuss unfreezing EU funds for Hungary

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and incoming Hungarian PM Peter Magyar discussed the future of Budapest–Brussels relations, von der Leyen said in a Twitter post on April 14.

14 April, 09:58 PM

Von der Leyen links Iran war to Ukraine fallout as oil shock hits global economy

The United States and Iran must return to negotiations to end the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz and halt hostilities in the Middle East, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, warning of escalating economic shock, The Guardian reported on March 24.

24 March, 03:50 PM

Von der Leyen meets Slovak PM Fico in Paris to discuss energy prices and EU policy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Paris on March 10 to discuss energy prices and supply security in Europe, von der Leyen said.

10 March, 05:05 PM

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