Von der Leyen after Russia's attack announced discussion on strengthening Ukraine's air defense at NATO summit in Ankara

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated Ukraine's urgent need for air defense after Russia's attack with over 400 drones and missiles on Kyiv. She promised more funding and expects an agreement on the 21st EU sanctions package in the coming days.

The EU has reacted to another massive attack by the russian federation, the main blow of which was directed at Kyiv. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced discussions on strengthening Ukraine's air defense at the NATO summit in Ankara this week, promised more funding, and expects an agreement on the 21st EU sanctions package against russia in the coming days, reports UNN.

Last night, the russian regime again blindly attacked civilians from the air, using over 400 drones and missiles that targeted the capital. Ukraine urgently needs more air defense. We will discuss this this week in Ankara at the NATO summit

- wrote von der Leyen on X.

She noted that last week the EU "provided the first 4 billion euros under our 90 billion euro loan to strengthen Ukraine's defense with advanced drone technology." "More will be provided soon," she said.

"And we are working hard to reach an agreement on the 21st sanctions package in the coming days. We will continue to increase pressure until russia stops the bloodshed," the head of the European Commission stated.

Massive Russian strike on Kyiv and the region: 14 dead, over 500 evacuated in Vyshneve06.07.26, 10:49

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