Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen: World not on the brink of World War III

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she does not believe the world is heading toward a third world war, according to European Pravda.

21 September 2025, 10:03 PM

‘We’re ready for this’: von der Leyen says new EU sanctions ban imports of Russian LNG

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a video address posted to her X account, on Sept. 19 announced the EU’s 19th package of sanctions against Russia, introducing for the first time a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.

20 September 2025, 04:57 PM

Von der Leyen and Trump discuss joint economic pressure and sanctions strategy against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed joint economic pressure on Russia in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 16.

17 September 2025, 10:42 AM

EU launches plan to end Russian fuel reliance

The European Commission plans to strengthen the EU's grid infrastructure and accelerate permitting to achieve independence from Russian fuels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech in the European Parliament on Sept. 10.

10 September 2025, 08:12 PM

Paris hosts ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting, Trump joins by phone

The Sep. 4 “Coalition of the Willing” meeting led by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will start at 11:30 a.m. EET, French BFMTV published the official schedule of the Paris meeting and list of participants.

4 September 2025, 08:44 AM

NATO chief warns of rising Russian threats after GPS jamming of von der Leyen’s plane

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, responding to the suspected Russian GPS jamming that disrupted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s flight, warned that threats from Russia are escalating, The Guardian reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2025, 06:15 PM

Bulgaria believes Russia GPS jammed von der Leyen’s plane

A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen lost its GPS signal over Bulgaria after being jammed, in what Bulgarian authorities suspect was direct interference by Russia, Commission spokesperson Arianna Podesta said on Sept. 1.

1 September 2025, 09:47 PM

Von der Leyen’s plane forced to land using paper maps due to suspected Russian GPS jamming

A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was forced to land in Bulgaria using paper maps after a suspected disruption caused by Russian electronic warfare systems that jam GPS signals, Reuters reported, citing the Financial Times.

1 September 2025, 02:38 PM

EU eyes Russian frozen billions to plug Kyiv’s budget gap

The European Commission is devising a scheme to transfer nearly €200 billion ($233 billion) in frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine after the war ends, Politico reported on Aug. 29.

29 August 2025, 11:31 AM

Von der Leyen speaks with Zelenskyy and Trump after Russian strike on Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she held phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump after Russia’s massive attack on Kyiv, according to a post she shared on X on Aug. 28.

28 August 2025, 09:30 PM

Merz weighs Ursula von der Leyen as German president candidate

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz may put forward European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as a candidate for Germany’s presidency in the 2027 election, Spiegel reported Aug. 25, citing sources.

25 August 2025, 07:45 PM

EU sends Ukraine $4.7 billion in aid ahead of Independence Day

The EU has delivered EUR4.05 billion ($4.75 billion) to Kyiv on Aug. 22, two days ahead of Ukraine celebrating its 34th independence anniversary, Ukrainian PM Yulia Svyrydenko and the European Commission announced.

22 August 2025, 09:40 PM

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

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