Ursula von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council arrived in Kyiv by train on February 24. They were met by representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Foreign Ministry, and Ukrzaliznytsia to discuss Ukraine's security and future.

Macron held talks with key European leaders to ensure a just peace in Ukraine. The politicians also agreed to strengthen the security of Europeans “during all future negotiations.

Tomorrow, an important summit will take place in Kyiv with the participation of 13 offline and 24 online leaders, including the EU leadership. The event will be attended by 24 European Commissioners and will feature a Ukraine-Nordic-Baltic platform.

The EU is studying options for confiscating frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The use of assets as collateral through the International Claims Commission is being considered.

European defense ministers will hold a videoconference to discuss increased support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of a possible reduction in US aid and the visit of European leaders to Kiev.

President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic. The parties discussed military support and joint plans for the future, emphasizing the importance of security guarantees.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in Kyiv on February 24 for a joint meeting with the Ukrainian government. The meeting will be attended by European commissioners to express support for Ukraine after three years of war.

European Council President Costa and European Commission President von der Leyen will visit Kyiv on February 24. The visit is timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine to demonstrate support for Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen met with US Representative Keith Kellogg in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine. The EU has provided €135 billion in aid, including €52 billion in military aid.

At an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders failed to agree on a common position on sending troops to secure a possible peace deal. France supports the idea, while Poland and Germany oppose it.

The President of the European Commission announced further support for Ukraine and the need to strengthen the EU's defense. At a meeting in Paris, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty.

An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Paris for a meeting of European leaders on Ukraine's security. She emphasized the critical stage of European security and the need to urgently strengthen defense.

A mini-summit of European leaders will take place in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine and increased defense spending. The meeting also aims to reassure Kyiv of support.

The European Commission Board will visit Ukraine on the occasion of the third anniversary of the beginning of the war. Ursula von der Leyen meets with Macron in Paris and the US representative for Ukraine.

Hungary has blocked the start of negotiations on the first cluster of Ukraine's accession to the EU, demanding an expanded list of conditions. Budapest insists on an additional plan to protect national minorities.

The UK government is investing £2. 5 billion to modernize the steel industry. The decision was made in response to the threat of a 25% tariff on steel imports by the United States.

At a meeting in Munich, EU leaders Costa and von der Leyen assured Zelenskyy of their support for Ukraine until a just peace is achieved. They also reaffirmed their readiness to help speed up Ukraine's accession to the EU.

The President of the European Commission said that US customs duties do not make economic sense and contribute to inflation. The EU is ready to take appropriate measures to protect its economic interests.

The 61st Security Conference with more than 60 world leaders begins in Munich. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Zelenskyy, will present a vision for achieving lasting peace.

The European Commission plans to attract 200 billion euros of investment in the development of artificial intelligence. 150 billion will come from the private sector, and 50 billion will be raised through the InvestAI initiative.

Ursula von der Leyen promised to introduce tough measures in response to the new US duties on European steel and aluminum. The European Commission intends to protect the economic interests of the EU, workers and consumers.

The European Commission will include support for Ukraine as a “top priority” in its 2025 work program. The document confirms support for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and will be presented on February 12.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have finally disconnected from the Russian power grid and joined the EU system. The ceremony took place in Vilnius with the participation of the leaders of the Baltic states and the President of Poland.

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania were completely disconnected from the Russian power system and synchronized with the EU grid. The project received more than €1.23 billion in support from the European Commission.

The EU is considering expanding the definition of defense investment and changing fiscal rules to increase military spending. Poland proposes to include spending on infrastructure and dual-use facilities.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for the ICC after the imposition of US sanctions. She emphasized the importance of fighting impunity and upholding international law.

The EU plans to use an “anti-coercion tool” in response to possible US duties on European goods. Brussels could hit the US technology sector and restrict intellectual property rights.

The European Commission wants to start negotiations with the US as soon as possible to prevent the imposition of new duties. The EU is ready for difficult negotiations and to protect its own interests in trade.

During the Core Group meeting in Brussels, the legal framework for the Special Tribunal against Russia was laid down. The tribunal will have the power to prosecute Russian political and military leaders.