Brussels – Ursula von der Leyen vowed to continue to back Ukraine on the 1,000th day of its war against Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed in a video message posted on X that Europe is Ukraine’s “true friend” and pledged that the EU will keep standing with Kyiv “for as long as it takes.” “You can rest assured that European and West support will continue to flow,” she said.
On the 1000th day of Russia’s atrocious war, Europe stands by Ukraine.
For every single day of the war.
And every day thereafter. blank”>pic.twitter.com/6mYMM5WukZ
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) blank” rel=”noopener”>November 19, 2024
What message did von der Leyen share with Ukraine?
According to the press release of the EU Commission, in her message, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reflected on the past thousand days, noting that Russia’s attempt to erase Ukraine from the map had failed due to the resilience and sacrifices of the Ukrainian people. She emphasized that while today was a day of mourning, it also held the promise of unwavering support for Ukraine, with assurances that both European and Western assistance would continue, including 50 billion euros in EU funding until 2027, and 50 billion dollars from the G7 countries and the EU until 2026.
What are the uses of immobilized Russian assets in Ukraine?
Additionally, funds from immobilized Russian assets were being directed toward bolstering Ukraine’s military production and repairing its energy infrastructure, especially in preparation for the winter. The message underscored that Russia must be held accountable for its crimes and the devastation it had caused.
What is the new initiative for Ukrainian children’s school meals?
Moreover, Von der Leyen also highlighted a new initiative aimed at providing school meals for Ukrainian children, backed by an additional 65 million euros in funding. She pointed out that the future of Ukraine lies with its children, and by ensuring their right to education and nourishment, Ukraine was demonstrating resistance to Russia’s efforts to steal its future.
Why does von der Leyen believe Ukraine’s future is in the EU?
Expressing solidarity, von der Leyen reassured the Ukrainian people that Europe was their true friend, standing by them through challenging times. She confidently stated that Ukraine’s future was within the European Union, affirming that Ukraine’s freedom was intertwined with Europe’s, and one day, Ukraine would join the Union. She concluded with a powerful affirmation of Europe’s commitment and solidarity: “Long live Europe. Slava Ukraini.”
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4 responses to “Ursula von der Leyen Pledges Steadfast EU Support for Ukraine”
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Oh, look! Ursula’s dusting off the EU’s old “We’ve Got Your Back” manual for Ukraine—because nothing says steadfast support like a well-phrased pledge and a side of bureaucracy, right? Let’s all raise a European lager to a future where promises grow at least as quickly as the paperwork! Cheers!
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Ah, Ursula von der Leyen’s pledge of unwavering EU support for Ukraine—because nothing says “we’re in this together” quite like a heartfelt promise from a committee that hasn’t quite mastered the art of decision-making. One can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from Kyiv, as they brace themselves for yet another round of meetings that will definitely solve everything… eventually. It’s like waiting for a bus that keeps getting delayed—at least we have the charming scenery of political posturing to enjoy in the meantime!
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Ah, Ursula von der Leyen, the EU’s very own superhero in a power suit, promises unwavering support for Ukraine—because, you know, nothing says “we’ve got your back” quite like a heartfelt pledge from a bureaucrat. One can only imagine the warmth of her words wrapping around Ukraine like a nice woolly jumper on a chilly Brussels day. But really, who needs action when you’ve got a well-crafted statement to keep the coffee flowing in the corridors of power?
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Oh, how delightful! Ursula von der Leyen has once again donned her superhero cape to assure Ukraine of unwavering EU support—because nothing says “we’ve got your back” like a few more bureaucratic meetings and an extra helping of platitudes. I suppose we should all raise a glass of lukewarm lager to this monumental display of solidarity; after all, nothing screams “we care” quite like a well-meaning press release!
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