European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels on February 12, 2025.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that punitive sanctions against Russia would be intensified unless there is a genuine commitment to a lasting and just peace. The European Commission president made this remark while visiting Kyiv on Monday,

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced support for Ukraine after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went completely off the rails.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other European leaders visited Ukraine's capital to mark the third anniversary of the country's war with Russia in a conspicuous show of support for Kyiv amid uncertainty about the Trump administration’s commitment to helping it fend off Russia’s invasion.

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada were in Ukraine's capital Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The visitors, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were set to attend anniversary events and discuss supporting Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

European Council President Antonio Costa has said that Ukraine's accession to the European Union would be the most important security guarantee for the future of the country. Costa was speaking at a joint press conference with EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kyiv.

We will increase punitive sanctions against Russia unless they demonstrate true willingness to achieve a lasting peace agreement,” said Ursula von der Leyen. The head of the European Commission is in Kyiv on Monday.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that without a genuine commitment from Russia toward a lasting and just peace, punitive sanctions would be further intensified. The European Commission president made this statement while in Kyiv on Monday,

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion.