European Commission Reports Call on Ceasefire and Ukraine Support - Speech Brief

European Commission Reports Call on Ceasefire and Ukraine Support

Key points

  • Ursula von der Leyen expresses solidarity with Ukraine and supports a ceasefire protecting food and energy infrastructure.
  • The European Union announces upcoming funding for Ukrainian defense and the continuation of accession negotiations.

TL;DR

  • Ursula von der Leyen reports a call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a ceasefire to protect food supplies and energy infrastructure.
  • The European Union plans to discuss Ukraine funding needs and mobilize global support at the upcoming European Council.
  • The European Union states it will provide funding for drones and missiles and open two further negotiation clusters.
Original text

European Commission - Press release Read-out by President von der Leyen following her call with President Zelenskyy Brussels, 11 October 2026 Good call with President Zelenskyy. Fully supported the call of President Zelenskyy for a ceasefire that would protect global food supplies and energy infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia The war has entered a new, grimmer phase. Russia is stalling on the battlefield and striki...

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