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Bloomberg: EU chief von der Leyen struggles to secure pre-inauguration Trump meeting

After maintaining close ties with Biden administration, Ursula von der Leyen faces both logistical and diplomatic hurdles in establishing contact with Trump's team, as concerns mount over future trade relations and defense spending commitments.

byVira Kravchuk

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Zelenskyy and von der Leyen discuss EU accession and financial aid in Brussels

The talks focused on the opening of two new EU accession negotiation clusters and 2025 priorities.

byBohdan Ben

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European Commission transferred 4.1 billion euros to Ukraine

The payment comes as Ukraine demonstrates progress on key reforms, from battling corruption to modernizing the country's energy markets, even as the nation grapples with ongoing warfare.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Ursula von der Leyen: Putin’s war is biggest threat to European security

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has highlighted the urgent need for the EU to unite and respond decisively to the military and economic challenges posed by Russia's aggression.

byOlena Mukhina

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: Putin is accountable for war, not Ukraine that fights for its freedom

In a new statement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned attempts to blame Ukraine for the war instigated by Russia.

byOlena Mukhina

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EU pledges $39 billion loan to Ukraine for economic and infrastructure recovery

In Kyiv, von der Leyen announced a $39 billion loan package for Ukraine's reconstruction and power grid repairs, backed by frozen Russian assets.

byYuri Zoria

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Biden speaks with von der Leyen after her re-election as European Commission President

US President Joe Biden and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen discussed efforts to hold Russia accountable for its aggression in Ukraine during a post-election phone call.

byMaria Tril

Kaja Kallas, Ursula von der Leyen, and António Costa

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EU Council nominates Ursula von der Leyen as Commission president for second term

Despite securing the nomination from EU leaders, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a majority of the 720 European Parliament's members in a vote expected next month, with Prime minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni abstaining on her appointment during European Council summit on 27 June.

byVira Kravchuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

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“Now we make Russia pay”: EU to transfer first $ 1.6 bn in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine

The $1.6 billion in revenue from immobilized Russian assets will be allocated with 90% directed towards defense and 10% towards reconstruction efforts, as announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024.

byVira Kravchuk

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Dignitaries converge in Kyiv on second anniversary of full-scale invasion

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the Prime Ministers of Italy, Canada, and Belgium arrived in Kyiv on February 24, 2024.

byOrysia Hrudka

EU unlocks € 137 billion for Poland, sets aside € 1.4 billion for farmers

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EU unlocks € 137 billion for Poland, sets aside € 1.4 billion for farmers

Polish farmers and truckers have blocked the Ukrainian border for four months, significantly affecting Ukrainian trade. However, neither the former nor current Polish government has effectively addressed the issue.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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EU plans alternative Ukraine aid strategy amid Hungary’s veto

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledges an "operational solution" for Ukraine's aid, circumventing Hungary's veto of the EU's €50 billion support plan.

byIryna Voichuk

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Sky News: EU Commission president says Ukraine should be part of discussions on EU defense strategy

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Ukraine’s military needs should be taken into account when it…

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine makes “excellent progress” toward EU, Von der Leyen says in surprise visit to Kyiv

Ukraine has completed over 90% of requirements for accession talks to open this year, the EU Commissioner said, announcing an upcoming round of EU sanctions against Russia

byAlya Shandra

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Zelenskyy meets with Ursula von der Leyen in Greece

After meetings with the Greek Prime Minister and the Serbian President, the Ukrainian President met with the President of the European Commission during his visit to Greece.

byIryna Voichuk