Visit to Ukraine convinced von der Leyen of the need to support Ukraine
The President of the European Commission praised Zelensky as a strong leader. She expressed this opinion in an interview with Bild.
“I saw President Zelensky. Calm, strong leader, very well informed. This visit once again convinced me to support Ukraine and do everything possible to repel this brutal and unjustified aggression by Russia, “she said.
Speaking about her impressions after visiting Bucha, Ursula von der Leyen admitted that she was horrified by what she saw. “It was horrible to see the realities of war. A mass grave in Bucha Church, many sacks of bodies, a street where people were shot indiscriminately, bombed houses, burned cars, “she recalled.
The European Commission President stressed that” Ukraine should get what what she needs to protect herself. ” She said that the EU is allocating 1.5 billion euros for this.
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Ursula von der Leyen also said why The next package of sanctions against Russia will apply.
It was reported that The sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia will be aimed at banks, including Sberbank and the oil industry. According to Ursula von der Leyen, the EU is working on “reasonable mechanisms” for the introduction of “energy sanctions” on Russian oil. on Russia's economy, its citizens and its ability to continue the war. “is convinced that, despite the great help, it seems that the West is deliberately in no hurry to apply the toughest sanctions against Russia
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