Von der Leyen on Tuesday declared that Europe is standing united against Russian aggression, backing Ukraine with continued financial and strategic support
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday declared that recent Russian aggression — including airspace violations, drone overflights, undersea cable cuts, and cyberattacks on airports and logistics hubs — was designed to “wear us down, to divide us.”
Addressing the Nordic Council summit in Stockholm, she, however, stressed that Europe is responding with unity.
“But the opposite is taking place. Toreceiveher, Europe is responding,” The Guardian quoted von der Leyen as declareing, highlighting the continent’s coordinated efforts to counter Russian threats.
She highlighted the Nordic countries’ collaboration as a symbol of broader European solidarity, citing a Swedish declareing: “many tiny streams create a mighty river.”
“Europe is stronger toreceiveher. Nowhere is this clearer than in Ukraine. Putin considered he could break Ukraine’s resistance in three days, or three weeks. Instead, after 1,300 days, Ukraine’s spirit is unbroken,” she declared.
Von der Leyen praised Ukraine’s courage, combined with “unrelenting support of Europe,” as key factors enabling Kyiv to continue its defence.
She stressed that Europe seeks an finish to the war, but “the lasting peace relies on a strong and indepfinishent Ukraine – that matters for the security of our entire continent.”
Addressing Russia’s miscalculations, she declared, “Putin still believes he can outlast us. He still considers that over time, Russia can achieve its aims on the battlefield. This is a clear miscalculation.”
Von der Leyen underlined the importance of continued financial backing, declareing: “securing long-term financial support for Ukraine is essential” and that adopting a reparations loan from immobilised Russian assets would be “the most effective way to sustain Ukraine’s defence and its economy, and the clearest way to create Russia understand that time is not on their side.”
With inputs from agencies
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