Ursula von der Leyen

Trump—Zelenskyy meeting over, broader talks with Europe begin

A bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded, with the two presidents immediately going into an expanded meeting with several European leaders on Aug. 18.

18 August 2025, 10:32 PM

Zelenskyy to visit White House with EU leaders after Trump-Putin summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make his second visit to the White House on Aug. 18, seeking to restore momentum for Ukraine’s security after U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Aug. 16. This time, Zelenskyy won’t be alone.

18 August 2025, 10:40 AM

Zelenskyy, von der Leyen discuss possible Russia truce

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the ceasefire deal the United States recently proposed to Moscow, Zelenskyy said on Aug. 7.

8 August 2025, 01:17 AM

‘No compromise possible’: Von der Leyen sets firm conditions on Ukraine’s anti-corruption reforms in call with Zelenskyy

In the lead-up to a critical parliamentary vote, the European Commission has underscored that restoring the powers of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAPO is essential for the integrity of the country’s anti-corruption framework. The warning came in a statement from a European Commission spokesperson, reported by European Pravda on July 29.

29 July 2025, 11:57 PM

Zelenskyy’s reputation hinges on fight against corruption — U.S. Senator Blumenthal

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, co-author of a U.S. sanctions bill against Russia, expressed concern over mass protests in Ukraine against a law curbing the independence of anti-corruption agencies on July 26.

27 July 2025, 02:19 AM

Zelenskyy denies recent talk with EC President over anti-graft law

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuted reports of communication with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following the passage of a controversial law 12414, which places Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies under executive control, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on July 25.

25 July 2025, 01:04 PM

Ukraine needs $65B annually to cover budget and boost domestic defense production

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine must cover a $65 billion shortfall annually, including $40 billion for the overall deficit and $25 billion for domestic defense production, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 25.

25 July 2025, 12:42 PM

EU’s von der Leyen calls China ties at 'inflection point'

Relations between the EU and China have reached an “inflection point,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on July 24, according to Reuters.

24 July 2025, 02:20 PM

EU Commission voices concern over Ukraine’s anti-graft law, von der Leyen speaks with Zelenskyy

The European Commission has expressed concern over amendments to Ukraine’s Criminal Code that could weaken the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier made the statement on July 23 in comments to Suspilne.

23 July 2025, 06:17 PM

How Ukraine passed a controversial anti-corruption law in hours

In just a few hours, Ukraine's government pushed through what would typically take at least two weeks of legislative procedure—amending, voting on, and signing into law a controversial bill that places the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under the control of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko.

23 July 2025, 11:40 AM

Zelenskyy to sign NABU bill before von der Leyen responds

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to sign a bill curbing the powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau before receiving a formal position from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, sources in the anti-corruption infrastructure told NV Business on July 22.

23 July 2025, 03:15 AM

NABU chief fears pressure, possible investigations after Parliament passes anti-graft bill

The head of Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), Semen Kryvonos, warned on July 22 that pressure on his agency and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) may intensify following the passage of a controversial bill in Parliament.

22 July 2025, 05:40 PM

Slovakia unblocks 18th EU sanctions package against Russia

Slovakia will no longer block the adoption of the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia after receiving guarantees from the European Commission regarding gas prices, PM Robert Fico said, Dennik N outlet wrote on July 17.

18 July 2025, 07:50 AM

EU’s 2028–2034 draft budget includes $116 billion for Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a draft EU budget for 2028–2034 totaling EUR2 trillion ($2.3 trillion), Euronews reported on July 16.

17 July 2025, 01:28 AM

Slovakia continues to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions

The European Commission has failed to persuade Slovakia to drop its opposition to EU’s proposed 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported on July 15.

15 July 2025, 10:31 PM

EU ready to take action against new U.S. tariffs — von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof responded to Donald Trump’s plan to impose 30 percent tariffs on European goods starting August 1.

12 July 2025, 09:39 PM

Von der Leyen launches EU fund to rebuild Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the launch of the European flagship Ukraine Reconstruction Fund to restore businesses and housing, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July 10.

10 July 2025, 06:23 PM

European Parliament rejects far-right motion against von der Leyen

The European Parliament on July 10 rejected a no-confidence motion against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Politico reported.

10 July 2025, 03:21 PM

Ukraine deserves to move forward with EU membership, say EU chiefs

President of the European Council António Costa urged to intensify Ukraine’s European integration process during a joint press conference with his European Commission counterpart Ursula von der Leyen after the June 26 EC meeting in Brussels.

27 June 2025, 06:12 AM

Von der Leyen faces no-confidence vote over €35B vaccine deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing a possible no-confidence vote over a scandal involving €35 billion in COVID-19 vaccine contracts signed during the pandemic, the Financial Times reported on June 26.

26 June 2025, 04:49 PM

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