In Brussels EU ambassadors will be trying to work out the details of the 21st sanctions package for Russia European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv today with plans to announce “new initiatives to integrate our defence industries,” a day after both European and Ukrainian armies were involved in the Bastille Day parade in Paris. “It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning, ” she said. Continue reading...
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Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives as Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes – Europe live
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to announce new initiatives aimed at integrating defense industries. This visit occurs as EU ambassadors in Brussels are working on the 21st sanctions package against Russia.
Jakub KrupaThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-15 · 07:42 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to announce new initiatives aimed at integrating defense industries. This visit occurs as EU ambassadors in Brussels are working on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Von der Leyen stated that Ukraine has built strong military momentum and that the tide is turning. The announcement follows a Bastille Day parade in Paris that included European and Ukrainian armies.
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Ursula von der Leyen stated that Ukraine has built strong military momentum and the tide is turning.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives.
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European and Ukrainian armies participated in the Bastille Day parade in Paris.
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EU ambassadors are working on the 21st sanctions package for Russia.
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