President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU would seek to use revenues from frozen Russian assets to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen pictured during a meeting on the second day of the European council, at the European Union headquarters in Brussels, Friday 27 October 2023. BELGA PHOTO HATIM KAGHAT EU leaders used the second day of their summit meeting in Brussels to reassure Ukraine that their support for the beleaguered country’s defence against the Russian invasion and occupation will not waver.
“It’s really important that we don’t lose focus on Ukraine,” Mr Varadkar said. “We need to double down on our support for Ukraine – political, military, financial and other supports.”Ukrainian refugees in State accommodation may get Christmas travel exemption Speaking at a post-summit press conference, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU would seek to use revenues from frozen Russian assets – which she said were valued at over €200 billion – to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. She also said that the EU was preparing its 12th round of sanctions against Russia and reiterated support for Ukraine’s efforts to join to the EU.
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