British News Agency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Dublin, stressing that support for the country would continue with determination.

Welcoming the peace talks in Abu Dhabi and the momentum in the peace process, von der Leyen stated that the European Union would continue to play an active role in the process.

"Ukraine must negotiate from a position of strength"

The Commission President said they would continue working toward a just and lasting peace that safeguards Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. "Ukraine must negotiate from a position of strength, and Russia must be persuaded to come to the negotiating table with a genuine intention to achieve peace," she said.

Financing, sanctions and winter assistance on the agenda

Von der Leyen announced that Ukraine's urgent financing needs for 2027 would be discussed at the European Council meeting on November 26–27. She also announced that the 22nd package of sanctions against Russia would be presented at the same time. Additionally, it was reported that, ahead of the approaching winter, 500 generators from rescEU reserves, along with four mobile bridges and 200 buses supplied by Norway, had been delivered to the Ukrainian people.