🛡️ Europe strengthens the defense potential of Ukraine and the EU – von der Leyen

The European Union has provided Ukraine with more weapons than any other country and is ready to increase military support, stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a meeting with U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg.

Source: PRYAMYI

🔹 Europe has provided Kyiv with over €135 billion in aid, including $52 billion in military support.
🔹 The EU plans to increase weapons production and defense spending to strengthen the security of both Ukraine and the European Union.
🔹 A peace agreement must guarantee Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Von der Leyen emphasized that the EU is ready to closely cooperate with the U.S. to stop the bloodshed and ensure a just and lasting peace.

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