Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen wants Ukraine fortified like 'steel porcupine'

Ukraine must be put in a position of strength, like a “steel porcupine” that potential invaders can’t overcome, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a summit of European leaders in London on March 2.

3 March 2025, 11:22 AM

Zelenskyy to join London summit shaping guarantees for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend a summit of European leaders to be held in London on March 6 at the initiative of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 12:52 PM

MH17 families to Trump, EU: Hold Russia accountable in peace talks

Relatives of MH17 flight victims are demanding that Russia take responsibility for the downing of the Malasian passenger plane over the occupied Donetsk Oblast in 2014 as part of an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, European Pravda wrote on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 11:36 AM

EU seeks India’s help in enforcing Russia sanctions — report

The European Union will ask India for assistance in enforcing sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 25, citing an unnamed EU official.

25 February 2025, 08:07 PM

Spain to send $1.08 billion in military support to Ukraine

Spain will send Ukraine a new military aid package worth $1.08 billion in 2025, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 04:36 PM

EU to send Ukraine $3.7 billion in March — Von der Leyen

Ukraine will receive a new payment of €3.5 billion ($3.7 billion) in March 2025, and the delivery of weapons and ammunition should be sped up, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 12:19 PM

EU leaders arrive in Kyiv on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv for a summit of partner countries on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine, public broadcaster Suspilne reported early on Feb. 24.

24 February 2025, 08:02 AM

Ursula von der Leyen and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to chair key meeting in Kyiv on February 24

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will co-chair a joint meeting of the European Commission and Ukrainian government on Feb. 24 in Kyiv, European Commission spokesman Stefan de Keersmaeker said on Feb. 21.

21 February 2025, 05:19 PM

EU set to unveil major Ukraine military aid package on invasion anniversary

The European Union may unveil a new military aid package for Ukraine on Feb. 24, marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, The Guardian reported on Feb. 21, citing EU Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius.

21 February 2025, 04:30 PM

Top EU officials to visit Kyiv on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced a visit to Kyiv on Monday, Feb. 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

20 February 2025, 05:48 PM

EU considers gas price cap amid soaring costs

The European Commission is considering introducing a gas price cap in the European Union in response to record price hikes over the past two years, The Financial Times reported on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 03:19 PM

Von der Leyen backs ICC, calls for justice after Trump’s sanctions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has commented on U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

7 February 2025, 02:17 PM

EU gears up for game-changing energy plan to break free from Russian reliance

The European Commission will unveil a new energy plan in February to reduce reliance on Russian resources and lower energy prices, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

21 January 2025, 04:38 PM

World Economic Forum opens in Davos with focus on AI, climate, and global challenges

The World Economic Forum begins today in Davos, Switzerland, according to Euronews on Jan. 20.

20 January 2025, 03:35 PM

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit through its territory, ending reliance on Gazprom

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Ukraine’s gas transmission system ceased transporting Russian gas. The transit of natural gas from the Sudzha entry point on Ukraine’s eastern border to exit points on its western and southern borders has been terminated.

1 January 2025, 12:00 PM

Zelenskyy confident Ukraine will join EU within five years

Ukraine could become a member of the European Union during the term of the new European Commission, which will serve for five years, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 06:48 PM

European Commission head urges EU nations to raise defense spending amid Russian aggression

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the EU to boost defense spending in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Tagesschau reports on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 05:15 PM

European Parliament approves European Commission composition led by Ursula von der Leyen

The European Parliament voted on Nov. 27, to approve the new European Commission led by President Ursula von der Leyen, which will begin its work on Dec. 1, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

27 November 2024, 04:55 PM

EC President gives first aid to passenger on regular flight

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen provided first aid to a passenger on a Swiss flight from Zurich to Brussels, the German tabloid Bild reported on Nov. 21.

21 November 2024, 11:30 AM

EU to back Trump on China trade pressure in exchange for Ukraine support

The European Union is planning to support President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to increase trade pressure on China in exchange for strengthened partnership on Ukraine and countering Russian aggression, Bild reported on Nov. 15.

15 November 2024, 02:50 PM

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