Brussels, 18 February 2025
This morning in Brussels, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Keith Kellogg, US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia and retired US Lieutenant General.
The EU Commission President emphasised the EU’s critical role in ensuring Ukraine’s financial stability and defence, with a total commitment of €135 billion (approximately $145 billion) — more than any other ally. This includes $52 billion in military assistance, matching US contributions. She outlined Europe’s plans to scale up defence production and spending, reinforcing both European and Ukrainian military capabilities.
President von der Leyen also stressed that the EU is carrying its full share of military assistance to Ukraine and stands ready to do even more. Reaffirming the EU’s commitment to a just and lasting peace, the President reiterated that any resolution must respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, backed by strong security guarantees. She also expressed the EU’s willingness to work alongside the US to end the bloodshed and help secure the just and lasting peace that Ukraine and its people rightfully deserve.
As the EU Commission President made it clear: now is a critical moment.
Source – EU Commission