Ukraine could join the European Union before 2030 if the country continues its reforms at their current speed and quality, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Kyiv on Monday.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that Ukraine should become a full-fledged member of the European Union in 2030. However, if the country continues to progress at the same pace, it could join the EU even earlier,

The European Union is to disburse an aid payment for Ukraine worth €3.5 billion ($3.7 billion) in March rather than later this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Kiev.

Von der Leyen not only brushed off the ombudsman’s rebuke but doubled down by officially limiting access to certain kinds of documents, in a move that is being challenged by environmental NGO ClientEarth. Consolidating her grip on the Commission’s outward image, von der Leyen has also further reduced the institution’s number of spokespeople.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger support for Ukraine and pledged new initiatives as the country marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. "A free and sovereign Ukraine is in the interest of the entire world,

Ukraine will receive EUR 3.5 billion from the EU in March 2025, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. — Ukrinform.

PARIS (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a speech on the European Union's AI aims at the Paris AI Summit on Tuesday. Below are some key quotes from her speech:

Ukraine could join the European Union before 2030 if the country continues its reforms at their current speed, according to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

"Europe is here to strengthen Ukraine in this critical moment. I can announce that a new 3.5 billion euros ($3.7 billion) payment for Ukraine will arrive already in March," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will allocate 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine in March and will increase support for energy security. In addition, the EU will continue to supply Ukraine with weapons and ammunition,