EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced new plans for additional sanctions on Moscow after Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to travel to Turkey to negotiate with Ukraine. “We’re working on a new package of sanctions,” von der Leyen said, arriving at a meeting of European leaders …
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EU Chief Lands in India For key Continental Discussions
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day visit, accompanied by the European Union College of Commissioners. This visit marks a significant milestone in the India-EU partnership, as it is the first time the entire College of Commissioners has …
Read More »Ukraine Signs 28 Security Agreements With Partners – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said that Ukraine has signed 28 security agreements with its partners, according to the presidential press service. Speaking at an event attended by a number of foreign leaders in Kiev, Zelensky suggested that the agreements could serve as the foundations for security guarantees in …
Read More »EU President, Von der Leyen In Kiev Marks Three Years of War
EUROPEAN Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived Kiev in a show of support on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. Upon her arrival on Monday, von der Leyen said she was in Kiev because “Ukraine is Europe. “In this fight …
Read More »EU Leaders Show Support For Ukraine On War Anniversary
EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, not António Costa, arrived in Kiev to demonstrate support for Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Upon her arrival, von der Leyen emphasised Ukraine’s connection to Europe, stating, “Ukraine is Europe… In this fight for …
Read More »EU Earmarks €18bn Financial Assistance For Ukraine In 2023
EU President Ursula von der Leyen (CEPS) The European Union (EU) has budgeted €18 billion as financial assistance for war-torn Ukraine throughout 2023 to cater for the basic economic needs. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement at the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels, Belgium on Friday. …
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