Von der Leyen in Kyiv: €3.5 billion for Ukraine
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv with a 3.5 billion euro financial aid package, assuring that Europe will continue to support Ukraine.
On Monday morning, Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to announce the allocation of 3.5 billion euros - part of the EU's large-scale fund of 50 billion euros. These funds will help Ukraine cover budget expenditures and purchase weapons from domestic manufacturers.
Against the backdrop of the visit, the European Commission is preparing an initiative to integrate Ukraine and Moldova into the EU electricity market. Brussels also seeks to expedite arms deliveries, stating that Ukraine's security is Europe's security.
Von der Leyen's arrival is taking place amid escalating tensions: US President Donald Trump has intensified negotiations with Moscow without agreeing on them with European partners. His statements, including his sharp criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are causing concern in the EU, fearing a hasty agreement with the Kremlin.
Von der Leyen indicated that the EU is not going to concede to Russia. "We will strengthen sanctions against Moscow if it does not show real readiness for lasting peace," she emphasized.
Meanwhile, European leaders are hastily negotiating, trying to maintain unity in the face of new challenges. Ahead are an emergency EU summit, Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Trump, and a discussion of a long-term strategy to help Ukraine.
Against the backdrop of the visit, the European Commission is preparing an initiative to integrate Ukraine and Moldova into the EU electricity market. Brussels also seeks to expedite arms deliveries, stating that Ukraine's security is Europe's security.
Von der Leyen's arrival is taking place amid escalating tensions: US President Donald Trump has intensified negotiations with Moscow without agreeing on them with European partners. His statements, including his sharp criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are causing concern in the EU, fearing a hasty agreement with the Kremlin.
Von der Leyen indicated that the EU is not going to concede to Russia. "We will strengthen sanctions against Moscow if it does not show real readiness for lasting peace," she emphasized.
Meanwhile, European leaders are hastily negotiating, trying to maintain unity in the face of new challenges. Ahead are an emergency EU summit, Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Trump, and a discussion of a long-term strategy to help Ukraine.
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