European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe urgently needs to rearm and members must be given the fiscal space for a surge in defence spending. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted European leaders,

European Council President Antonio Costa, hidden behind flag left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, speak with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they arrive for

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada were in Ukraine's capital Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The visitors, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were set to attend anniversary events and discuss supporting Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and discuss support with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

European leaders visit Kyiv as questions swirl over future of US backing for Ukraine under President Donald Trump.

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The visitors, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were set to attend anniversary events and discuss supporting Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy arrived at the emergency EU summit on Thursday, where European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is proposing a plan to loosen budget rules so countries that are willing can spend much more on defence.

"Europe faces a clear and present danger," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a post to X as Zelenskyy arrived.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will take part in an extraordinary summit of EU leaders in Brussels on 6 March and will have a series of meetings, including with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X assured Ukraine of Europe’s support, stating that it could lead to a just and lasting peace. "The path to peace is strength. Weakness breeds more war,

Trump, Zelenskyy, Macron and Starmer all faced the world's press amidst last week's diplomatic frenzy – so why not von der Leyen?

EU leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday for an extraordinary summit dedicated to defence and Ukraine. #EuropeNews