The European Union is discussing how to finance a sharp increase in its defence readiness to deter any possible future attack from Russia and become less dependent for security on the United States. With the European Commission estimating EU defence spending needs at 500 billion euros ($523 billion) over the next 10 years,

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

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

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived in Kyiv on the morning of 24 February. Source: António Costa; Ursula von der Leyen Quote from Costa: "In Ukraine,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have held talks to reinforce the India-EU strategic partnership. Discussions included the negotiation of an ambitious trade deal,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday promised to push to get the long-pending free trade agreement between the European Union and India done this year.

The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own.