Ursula von der Leyen

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

European Commission greenlights $4.3 billion for Ukraine

The European Commission has agreed to allocate EUR 4.1 billion ($4.3 billion) to Kyiv under the Ukraine Facility program, Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal announced on Nov. 14.

14 November 2024, 08:24 PM

Trump receives interesting gas proposal from von der Leyen’s fund

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during a phone conversation with newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump, proposed an idea to increase U.S. LNG imports to replace Russian gas.

9 November 2024, 01:01 PM

Von der Leyen, Trump discuss EU-US trade, defense, Ukraine strategy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed “defense and Ukraine, trade and energy” in a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to her Nov. 7 X post.

8 November 2024, 11:35 AM

European Commission urges residents to stock up for possible Russian aggression

The European Commission has issued a report recommending that EU residents stock up on essential supplies in case of potential Russian aggression or other emergencies, Newsweek reported on Oct. 31.

1 November 2024, 06:10 PM

EU pledges more economic support for Ukraine with another tranche by year-end

The next tranche under the Ukraine Facility program will be allocated to Kyiv by the end of the year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced at a press conference after the European Council meeting on October 17.

18 October 2024, 11:12 AM

EU offers Ukraine €35 billion loan for recovery

The European Commission will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to €35 billion as part of the G7’s commitments, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv on Sep. 20.

21 September 2024, 09:27 AM

Brussels committed to helping alleviate Ukraine’s electricity shortage — Zelenskyy

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed urgent steps to shore up Ukraine’s energy sector before the coming winter, Zelenskyy said in his Sept. 20 evening address.

20 September 2024, 10:47 PM

Ursula von der Leyen says she is impressed by ‘speed and quality’ of Ukraine’s progress toward EU membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Ukraine is advancing toward European Union membership both quickly and with high quality. She added that this progress is based on Ukraine’s merits.

20 September 2024, 04:41 PM

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