Ukraine could join the European Union before 2030 if the country continues its reforms at their current speed and quality, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Kyiv on Monday.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she would support US President Donald Trump's initiative for Ukraine if it delivered a lasting peace with security guarantees that included a US backstop.

Ursula von der Leyen announced that Ukraine could join the EU before 2030 if it meets certain criteria. Amid rising tensions, Trump has sided with Russia, complicating Ukraine’s EU accession, which faces legal hurdles.

Von der Leyen not only brushed off the ombudsman’s rebuke but doubled down by officially limiting access to certain kinds of documents, in a move that is being challenged by environmental NGO ClientEarth. Consolidating her grip on the Commission’s outward image, von der Leyen has also further reduced the institution’s number of spokespeople.

The European Union is to disburse an aid payment for Ukraine worth €3.5 billion ($3.7 billion) in March rather than later this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Kiev.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger support for Ukraine and pledged new initiatives as the country marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. "A free and sovereign Ukraine is in the interest of the entire world,

Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms the EU’s commitment to Ukraine, providing €134 billion in aid and accelerating arms deliveries. She emphasizes Ukraine’s sovereignty as a global priority, pledging economic,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa have arrived in Kiev in a show of support on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

Europe is here to strengthen Ukraine at this critical moment. I can announce that a new payment of $3.7 billion will arrive in March,” Ursula von der Leyen said in Kyiv at an international summit supporting Ukraine.