Ursula von der Leyen

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

Orban urges EU to lift sanctions on Russian energy in letter to von der Leyen

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged the European Union to suspend sanctions against Russian energy and convened an emergency government meeting to address rising fuel prices, Reuters reported on March 9.

9 March, 05:04 PM

‘Not ready and rife with corruption’: EU capitals push back on Ukraine’s 2027 bid

Ukraine’s effort to secure European Union membership by 2027 as part of a future peace agreement is facing strong resistance from several EU governments, Reuters reported on March 3, citing eight European diplomats and officials.

3 March, 06:46 PM

Brussels resists Zelenskyy’s push to anchor EU entry to postwar deal

The European Union cannot set a date for Ukraine’s accession because doing so would violate the bloc’s merit-based enlargement rules, European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho said in Brussels on March 3.

3 March, 05:46 PM

Von der Leyen receives Lina Kostenko poems during Kyiv visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and returned home with a symbolic gift: a German-language collection of poems by Ukrainian literary icon Lina Kostenko.

26 February, 05:40 PM

EU pledges €100M energy support to Ukraine – Svyrydenko

The European Union will provide Ukraine with a new 100 million euro energy aid package and work with Kyiv on a winter energy plan for 2026-27, Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko said after talks with EU leaders on Feb. 25.

25 February, 11:26 AM

Von der Leyen: EU will deliver priority arms package to Ukraine by Easter

The European Union plans to deliver a package of key military equipment to Ukraine by Easter, April 12, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Feb. 24.

24 February, 08:42 PM

Multiple EU countries push back on 20th Russia sanctions package

An effort by the European Union to impose restrictions on foreign ports and banks used by Russia to sell oil illicitly has run into resistance from five member states, threatening to weaken the bloc’s 20th sanctions package, Bloomberg reported, citing sources on Feb. 17.

17 February, 06:10 PM

‘One Europe, one market’: Von der Leyen unveils sweeping EU single market overhaul

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a sweeping overhaul of the European Union’s single market to boost the bloc’s global competitiveness after an informal leaders’ summit in Alden Biesen, Belgium, according to a statement published on the European Parliament’s website on Feb. 12.

13 February, 04:56 PM

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