Ursula von der Leyen reiterates the European Union's support for Ukraine in the fight against the Russian Federation
The European Union is determined to support Ukraine in the fight with the Russian Federation, as long as it will be necessary - mentioned the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in her speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. For his part, the president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, insisted that the European allies supply Kiev with weapons as quickly as possible, including tanks, the international media reports.
The global economic slowdown, environmental challenges, but also the war in Ukraine in a context of multiple crises and geopolitical changes - are some of the topics on the agenda of the 53rd edition of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The European Union will continue to support Ukraine in the fight against Russia as long as it is necessary, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, mentioned in her speech.
She also stated that the transfer to Ukraine of the first 3 billion euro tranche of the 18 billion euro European support package for Kyiv is a "strong message" of support for Ukraine's financial stability.
European allies must supply Kiev with weapons as quickly as possible, including tanks, Polish President Andrzej Duda said. The Warsaw-based leader reiterated Poland's recent promise to send "about 14" German-made Leopard tanks to the Ukrainians.
The World Economic Forum in Davos will be held until January 20.
