Ukraine will be integrated into efforts regarding Europe's defense priorities - von der Leyen
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine will be integrated into efforts regarding Europe's defense priorities, including air defense and drones. This year, 28.3 billion euros will be allocated for the country's military needs.
Ukraine will be fully integrated into efforts regarding Europe's most urgent defense priorities, which include air defense, drones, and counter-drone capabilities, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced after talks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UNN reports.
During a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, I reaffirmed Europe's full support for Ukraine as Russia doubles down on its brutal aggression. Air defense, drones, and counter-drone capabilities are among Europe's most urgent defense priorities. And Ukraine will be fully integrated into these efforts,
The President of the European Commission pointed out: "The loan to support Ukraine will make a vital contribution. This year alone, it will provide 28.3 billion euros to cover Ukraine's military needs."
"We also spoke about Ukraine's path to EU membership. The coming weeks will be important for taking decisive steps in the accession process," von der Leyen said.
As a reminder
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen the work on strengthening Ukrainian air defense, primarily anti-ballistic systems, and also discussed our path to EU membership.