Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes – Europe live
Summary
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Kyiv to announce plans for new projects to connect the defense industries of Europe and Ukraine. The visit came after military parades involving European and Ukrainian forces, while fighting continued with drone strikes on Russian ships and Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports.Key Facts
- Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to present new ideas for closer cooperation between European and Ukrainian defense industries.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and von der Leyen both attended a military parade in Paris on Bastille Day.
- Ukraine reported its drones struck 20 Russian ships in the Black Sea overnight.
- Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian ports in Odesa and Chornomorsk.
- Serbia’s President Aleksander Vučić traveled to Kyiv despite his country’s close ties with Moscow.
- EU ambassadors in Brussels are trying to finalize the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, with disagreements over some measures like a price cap on Russian oil.
- Germany’s politician Friedrich Merz plans to hold a press conference regarding government matters.
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