European Commission President arrives in Kyiv
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has arrived in Kyiv on a visit.
Von der Leyen posted on Twitter (X) a morning photo from the Kyiv railway station on her Twitter account, with EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová next to her.
Unlike most visits by Western officials during the full-scale war, this time it was announced in advance.
Ursula von der Leyen mentioned that this was her eighth visit to Kyiv.
"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.
My 8th visit to Kyiv comes as the
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September 20, 2024
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. pic.twitter.com/kxxWFA7eA0
On 19 September, at a special press conference, von der Leyen revealed the EU's plans for energy support for Ukraine before winter approaches.
These measures, worth €160 million, will include repairing generation facilities damaged by attacks, supporting imports from Europe, and developing small-scale generation. The repair of damaged facilities and imports will cover approximately 25% of winter demand.
Read European Pravda’s interview with Mathernová: "It’s not going to be a pleasant winter"