"Europe will always stand with Ukraine – no matter what is happening elsewhere.

We all want this horror and bloodshed to end. And no one wants peace more than the people of Ukraine. But the war must end in a way that does not sow the seeds for future conflicts.

What Ukraine needs now is, first and foremost, sustained financial support. This is why we proposed an EUR 90 billion loan to finance Ukraine's needs.

I can assure you that we will deliver on our commitments, because our credibility – and more importantly, our security – is at stake."

— Ursula von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference

Full speech 👇

https://link.europa.eu/QcPjTQ