#Von Der Leyen

Zelensky called the negotiations with von der Leyen 'absolutely positive,' denying rumors of tension. The sides discussed the financing shortfall and the linking of part of the aid to Rada laws.

On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, von der Leyen and Zelensky held tense negotiations: the EU tied further aid to reforms, disputed part of Ukraine's deficit calculations, and proposed that Canada, Norway, and Japan cover the additional needs.

Poland is outraged by the European Commission's decision to direct unused SAFE programme funds to joint defence projects with Ukraine. Warsaw had expected to receive these billions for its own defence programmes.

Ukraine has declared its readiness to participate in the creation of the European Security Council, an initiative voiced by Ursula von der Leyen in her "State of the Union" address. Kyiv has also confirmed its course on strengthening air defense within the framework of the Freyja project.

In her annual address to the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU's intention to jointly create a common air defense system with Ukraine based on the “Freyja” project, as well as the first approval of the purchase of Patriot missiles.

🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ukraine and the EU signed a Letter of Intent on strategic partnership. This marks the start of the Drone Deal and the creation of joint ventures. The EU allocated an additional €1 billion for drones and will support the anti-ballistic missile program.