EC President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv, marking her 11th visit to Ukraine during the war, Report informs.

In a post on X, Leyen wrote: "Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime."

She described the trip as a "special moment", noting that Ukraine has built strong military momentum and that "the tide is turning."

"I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defense industries. So we can produce more, and faster. We will also discuss accession and preparations for this winter," von der Leyen stated.

Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime.

It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning.

I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries.

So we can produce more, and faster.

We will also… pic.twitter.com/WEKhIB2hLo

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) July 15, 2026