Ursula von der Leyen, Top E.U. Official, Visits Ukraine

Published On Sep 20, 2024, 6:09 AM

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Ukraine to reaffirm European support amid stalled negotiations for a $50 billion loan expected to be funded by frozen Russian assets. This visit comes as Ukraine faces intensified attacks from Russia on its energy infrastructure, raising concerns as winter approaches. Von der Leyen emphasized that the EU will contribute fully to the promised aid, which is intended to support Ukraine during these challenging times.