
The president of the EU Commission announces funding for drones and missiles and the opening of new chapters in the accession negotiations
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The war in Ukraine has entered a stalemate with Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. Ukraine is awaiting progress in the process of joining the European Union.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she had a "good conversation with President Zelensky". "I fully supported President Zelensky's call for a ceasefire that protects global food supplies and energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia," he said in a statement. "The war has entered a new, darker phase. Russia is stalemated on the battlefield and is targeting civilians far from the front lines. I expressed our solidarity with the Ukrainian people. And my full support for President Zelensky, who is leading the fight for his people's freedom."
"Ukraine will be the focus of this week's European Council. We will discuss its financial needs for next year and how to mobilize new aid globally," von der Leyen added. "This week the EU will also provide further funding for drones and missiles to strengthen Ukraine's defenses and protect its skies," he announced. The President of the Commission also underlines that "the opening of two other groups of chapters in the accession negotiations" of Ukraine to the EU is also expected. “The momentum is real,” he concludes
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Discussion on Ukrainian financial needs at the European Council
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