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Ursula von der Leyen comes to Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen comes to Ukraine

On the morning of Friday, September 20, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Kyiv.

This was reported by European Pravda with reference to the politician's post on the X social network (Twitter).

“My 8th visit to Kyiv comes as the heating season starts soon, and russia keeps targeting energy infrastructure. We will help Ukraine in its brave efforts. I come here to discuss Europe’s support. From winter preparedness to defence, to accession and progress on the G7 loans,” she said.

The President of the European Commission published a photo from the Kyiv railway station. Next to her was the EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová.

Von der Leyen reminded that this is her eighth visit to Kyiv.

Unlike most visits by Western officials during a full-scale war, this time the trip was announced in advance.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the European Parliament called to lift restrictions from Ukraine on strikes on the russian federation and to increase aid to the Ukrainian army.