Von der Leyen announces new EU program to give Ukraine technological edge on battlefield

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this on X, according to Ukrinform.

"Soon, we will launch a new program to give Ukraine the tech edge it needs on the battlefield," von der Leyen wrote.

She stressed that the EU's goal is a strong and free Ukraine.

"Russia needs to know that the EU and its partners have the will and the means to continue supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved," von der Leyen added.

She also stressed that the EU continues to work with Ukraine on its future as a member state of the European Union.

"This is what we mean when we say: today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes," von der Leyen said.

Copenhagen is hosting the European Political Community summit today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky among the participating leaders.

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