European Commission President von der Leyen visits Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July 2026, where she received the Order of Europe during an official ceremony.
By Europa Express15 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CETUpdated 15 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET
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Core Briefing: European Commission President von der Leyen visits Kyiv
Strategic Context: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July 2026, where she received the Order of Europe during an official ceremony.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on 15 July 2026 for an official visit. During her stay, she participated in a ceremony where she was presented with the Order of Europe. Following the event, President von der Leyen expressed her gratitude to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the honour and the hospitality shown during her time in the city.