Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes – Europe live

The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to announce new initiatives integrating European and Ukrainian defense industries. The visit comes a day after Ukrainian and European armies both participated in Paris's Bastille Day parade—a symbolic display of solidarity as Ukraine and Russia continue exchanging military strikes. Per The Guardian, EU ambassadors are working to finalize a twenty-first sanctions package against Russia, underscoring Europe's deepening commitment to Ukraine's defense.

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