Feb 24, 2025 · Ursula von der Leyen's ninth visit to Kyiv since the start of the full-scale invasion to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes amid US attempts to negotiate end to war bilaterally with Russia.

Oct 26, 2024 · PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday denounced Russia’s hybrid attacks against democracies, saying the European Union is fighting daily to debunk misinformation.

Mar 2, 2025 · The European Union must "urgently" rearm and help Ukraine turn into a "steel porcupine" that proves "indigestible for future invaders" like Russia, Ursula von der Leyen said at the conclusion of a ...

Oct 9, 2024 · STRASBOURG — Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday slammed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán following his speech to the European Parliament, criticizing him for cozying up to Vladimir Putin, allowing foreign interference by Russia and China, and letting down the Hungarian people.

Feb 21, 2025 · President Ursula von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will be in Kyiv on Monday to express Europe's unflinching support for Ukraine's fight for independence and freedom, three years into Russia's full-scale war.. Over the past three years, the European Union has stood firmly by Ukraine's side, and dedicated every effort to ensure the country is in a position to obtain a just and ...

Oct 9, 2024 · Ursula von der Leyen lashed out at Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, in an unprecedented attack by a European Commission president on...

Feb 28, 2024 · The European Union cannot afford to let Russia win the war in Ukraine regardless of what happens in the United States after the presidential elections, Ursula von der Leyen has said.

5 days ago · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen the European defence industry and the EU's military capabilities, in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2025.

5 days ago · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.

5 days ago · Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov meanwhile celebrated the news, describing it as “the best contribution towards peace,” according to state-controlled Russian media RIA Novosti.. Intense diplomacy. Von der Leyen said the announcement was part of a “Rearm Europe” plan to unlock up to €800 billion of additional defense spending over the coming years.