“The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Kyiv in the morning of September 20. Source: “European Truth” with reference to the politician’s post on the X social network (Twitter) Von der Leyen’s direct speech: “The heating season is about to begin, and Russia continues to attack the energy infrastructure.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European truth” with a link to a politician’s post on the X social network (Twitter)
Von der Leyen’s direct speech: “The heating season is about to begin, and Russia continues to attack its energy infrastructure. We will help Ukraine in its bold efforts. I have come to discuss support for Europe: from winter preparations to defense, from the EU accession process to progress on loans from the G7.” .
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Details: The President of the European Commission published a photo from the Kyiv railway station. Next to her was the EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova.
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.
Prehistory:
- On September 19, at a special press conference, von der Leyen revealed the EU’s plans for “energy” support for Ukraine before winter approaches.
- 160 million euros are allocated for these measures, they will include the repair of generation facilities damaged by shelling, support by imports from Europe and the development of small generation. Restoration of damaged facilities and imports will ensure approximately 25% of winter needs.
Read also the interview with EU Ambassador Maternova: “This winter will not be pleasant, especially in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa. But we are preparing help”