Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Kyiv for Meeting with President Zelenskyi

by Roman Cheplyk
Thursday, September 19, 2024
1 MIN
Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Kyiv for Meeting with President Zelenskyi

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is set to visit Kyiv on September 20 for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi.

Key Points:

  • Agenda: The visit comes as the heating season in Ukraine is set to begin in two weeks. The main focus of the discussions will be on enhancing European Union support for Ukraine, particularly in preparation for the upcoming winter.
  • Announcement: Von der Leyen made the announcement during a joint session with Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency.
  • EU Support: Emphasizing the importance of readiness for the winter season, von der Leyen highlighted the EU's commitment to assisting Ukraine during the colder months.

The meeting between von der Leyen and Zelenskyi is expected to address various support measures as Ukraine continues to navigate energy challenges.

You will be interested