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Ursula von der Leyen & Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Ursula von der Leyen: As President of the International — European Commission>>>, Ursula von der Leyen>>> announced proposals for new sanctions against Russia>>> and acknowledged Ukraine>>>'s progress towards European Union>>> membership.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy>>> met with Nordic and Baltic leaders to discuss strengthening air defenses, Ukraine's EU membership bid, and further sanctions against Russia>>>. He also signed a drone deal with Latvia>>>.
Jun 09, 2026 · 24 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen's 11th wartime visit underscores EU commitment; her pledge of new defense initiatives boosts Ukraine's military prospects.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Zelenskyy secured fresh support from G7 and Coalition of the willing, managing a government reshuffle amid ongoing war.
Jul 15, 2026 · 25 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, praised the progress made by Ukraine and Moldova in advancing reforms, emphasizing the strategic importance of enlargement for peace and security in Europe. Her statements underscore the European Union's commitment to the accession process.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, welcomed the formal opening of accession talks, calling it a 'strong step for Europe' and a significant political and moral support for Ukraine. He insisted on full membership with full rights, rejecting interim solutions.
Jun 12, 2026 · 62 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, is under investigation by the European Ombudsman for refusing to disclose messages from a secret group chat, raising questions about her transparency and handling of official records.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, was a participant in the secret group chat under investigation, though the probe focuses on the International — European Commission's transparency rather than the content of his communications.
Jun 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen announced the deal, reinforcing EU-Ukraine cooperation and her leadership in defense policy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Zelenskyy secured a major EU-wide drone deal, boosting Ukraine's defense industry and war effort.
Jul 15, 2026 · 46 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen calls for air defense reinforcements for Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Zelenskyy urged NATO allies for more Patriot systems and met with Trump at the summit.
Jul 02, 2026 · 110 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, is scheduled to visit Cork, further highlighting EU engagement during Republic of Ireland's presidency.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, visited Republic of Ireland to attend the opening ceremony of Republic of Ireland's EU presidency, seeking continued support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Jul 01, 2026 · 14 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commission President, indicated that G7 leaders would discuss increasing pressure on Russia to bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end the conflict.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, condemned the attacks, cut short his diplomatic visit, and urged international partners to provide more air defense systems, particularly Patriot missiles, to protect Ukraine.
Jun 14, 2026 · 300 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, has held constructive talks with Péter Magyar, expressing support for his work to address issues and realign Hungary with European values.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Péter Magyar aims to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in June to open a new chapter in relations between Hungary and Ukraine.
Apr 15, 2026 · 73 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Attended the parade as European Commission President.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Attended as guest of honor, highlighting Ukraine's role in European security.
Jul 14, 2026 · 24 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: As International — European Commission President, she framed the incident as hybrid warfare and called for increased EU defense efforts.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Zelensky called for international response to Russian escalation, linking the incident to broader attacks on Ukraine.
Aug 11, 2026 · 31 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Von der Leyen proposed the package on July 9, shaping its content.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Zelensky welcomed the package and urged continued pressure on Russia, aligning with his leadership role in seeking international support.
Jul 22, 2026 · 35 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, condemned Russia's actions, stating that Russia had 'crossed yet another line' by striking EU territory.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, is urging the United States to accelerate deliveries of Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks.
May 28, 2026 · 95 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen>>>, as President of the International — European Commission, announced and spearheaded the European Union>>>'s support package for Armenia>>>.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy>>>'s presence at a meeting of European leaders hosted by Armenia>>> was seen by Russia>>> as a 'last straw', further escalating tensions.
Jun 03, 2026 · 16 articles
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Domestic
Ursula von der Leyen: Congratulated Burnham, looked forward to strengthening EU-UK partnership.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Held call with Burnham, who reaffirmed UK support for Ukraine.
Jul 15, 2026 · 305 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the International — European Commission, expressed shock and solidarity with Australia and Jewish communities, condemning violence and antisemitism.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, expressed solidarity with Australia and condemned terror and hatred.
Dec 14, 2025 · 6 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: As EU chief, she mobilized satellite services for rescue operations, showing EU support.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: As president of Ukraine, he expressed solidarity and called for international support.
Aug 10, 2026 · 321 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, announced an emergency EU security meeting and stressed the importance of preventing further escalation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's President, supported the U.S.-led strikes on Iran, citing Iran's supply of Shahed drones to Russia.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, held one-on-one talks with Keir Starmer and noted improvements in Ukraine's military performance, urging continued support.
Apr 20, 2026 · 214 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission chief, stated that Europe needs to take on more responsibility for its security and called for closer ties with Britain.
Feb 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, International — European Commission President, issued a joint statement calling for restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East conflict.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the International — European Commission, is participating in G7 discussions, advocating for European technological sovereignty in AI and addressing global economic imbalances.
Apr 20, 2026 · 617 articles
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Ursula von der Leyen: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, visited Kyiv to show support for Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Dec 15, 2025 · 36 articles
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Dec 21, 2025 · 118 articles
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Jan 20, 2026 · 9 articles
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Jan 22, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 06, 2026 · 329 articles
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May 05, 2026 · 21 articles
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May 04, 2026 · 8 articles
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