Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Kyiv on a visit.

According to Ukrinform, she announced this on the social network X.

Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime.

It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning.

I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries.

So we can produce more, and faster.

We will also… pic.twitter.com/WEKhIB2hLo

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 15, 2026

Von der Leyen noted that this is her 11th visit to Ukraine since the full-scale war began.

“It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning. I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defense industries. So we can produce more, and faster,” the European Commission president stated.

According to her, discussions will also focus on Ukraine’s EU accession and preparations for winter.

As reported by Ukrinform, Ursula von der Leyen last visited Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion.

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