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EU Urged to Boost Ukraine Support Amid US Aid Delays

7/4/2025

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for heightened EU support for Ukraine as US military aid stalls. Speaking in Aarhus, Denmark, she urged member states to tap into the €150 billion SAFE fund for defense investments and stressed the critical need for ongoing sanctions against Russia to bolster Ukraine's resilience.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for heightened EU support for Ukraine as US military aid stalls. Speaking in Aarhus, Denmark, she urged member states to tap into the €150 billion SAFE fund for defense investments and stressed the critical need for ongoing sanctions against Russia to bolster Ukraine's resilience.