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EU Leaders Visit Kyiv, Vow Support Amid Funding Challenges

2/25/2026

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On February 24, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa visited Kyiv to mark the invasion's fourth anniversary.
Von der Leyen stated, 'we will not relent until peace is restored'.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament, thanked Europe for its support, and urged a clear EU membership timeline.
Hungary vetoes a €90 billion loan and sanctions package, underscoring EU funding challenges.

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On February 24, 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa visited Kyiv to mark the invasion's fourth anniversary.
Von der Leyen stated, 'we will not relent until peace is restored'.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament, thanked Europe for its support, and urged a clear EU membership timeline.
Hungary vetoes a €90 billion loan and sanctions package, underscoring EU funding challenges.