Ursula von der Leyen

First €1.5 billion from frozen Russian assets available to Ukraine in July – Von der Leyen

The first proceeds from frozen Russian assets to be transferred to Ukraine in July, large percentage will go to Ukraine's defense, 10% of this amount will be used for reconstruction and recovery, Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech at the International Confererance on Reconstruction of Ukraine 2024 on June 11.

11 June 2024, 04:30 PM

Europe eyes unified air defense against Russian aggression

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports the proposal by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to establish a joint Air Defense Shield in Europe, Bloomberg reported on May 23.

24 May 2024, 07:30 PM

Von der Leyen urges Xi Jinping to deter Moscow’s irresponsible nuclear threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use his influence with Moscow in the face of Russia's "current nuclear threats," German broadcaster Tagesschau reported on May 6.

6 May 2024, 06:49 PM

European Commission allocates new €1.5 billion Ukraine Facility tranche of macro aid to Ukraine

The European Commission disbursed a second tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine worth 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) under the Ukraine Facility program, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported on X on April 24.

24 April 2024, 03:38 PM

EU's Von der Leyen to US Senate: Approve Ukraine aid 'as soon as possible'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the U.S. Senate to expedite its approval of a $60 billion military aid package to Ukraine, following its passage in the House of Representatives. In a statement posted on X on April 20, von der Leyen emphasized the urgency of the situation.

21 April 2024, 12:25 PM

Ursula von der Leyen nominated as candidate for European Commission presidency

The center-right European People’s Party (EPP), the leading political force in the EU, has voted for Ursula von der Leyen as a candidate for the post of president of the European Commission, Reuters reported on March 7.

7 March 2024, 06:46 PM

EU should increase its defense and industrial potential in next five years – Ursula von der Leyen

The European Union must significantly increase its defense-industrial potential in the next five years. This requires increasing spending, stated Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in her speech announcing her candidacy for the position of EC president from the European People’s Party, Cotidianul.ro reported on March 7.

7 March 2024, 06:15 PM

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