Visit of Ursula von de Leyen, President of the European Commission, to Ukraine
On 24 February 2026, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, went to Kyiv, in Ukraine, with António Costa, President of the European Council, where they participated in the official memorial ceremony, commemorating the four years of war. They also visited an energy infrastructure site damaged by Russian missile strikes. The two presidents then held a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine. The leaders also attended a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, taking place in Kyiv. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the 35 participating countries to support Ukraine in achieving a lasting and robust peace, ensuring the security of both Ukraine and Europe.