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EU Commission Chair Urges Funding for Ukraine Air Defense Systems

Ursula von der Leyen confirms Ukraine requested billions for Patriot air defense systems from the EU.

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Ursula von der Leyen, Chair of the European Commission, confirmed that Ukraine submitted a new request for financial assistance to the European Union. [1] Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, stated on 2026-04-12 that the pressure against Russia will not only be maintained but increased. [2] Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stated on 2026-04-12 that EU and NATO will increase pressure on Russia following a hybrid drone attack in Leipzig. [3] The requested funds are intended to cover the procurement of air defense systems, specifically including high-tech Patriot PAC-3 missiles. [4] Ursula von der Leyen announced that the request involves several billion euros. [5] Ursula von der Leyen stated that EU member states are currently reviewing the request and that the process is progressing correctly. [6] Ursula von der Leyen stated on 2026-04-12 that the drone attack in Leipzig marks a new escalation on EU soil directly attributable to Russia. [7]
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  1. Ursula von der Leyen, Chair of the European Commission, confirmed that Ukraine submitted a new request for financial assistance to the European Union. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, stated on 2026-04-12 that the pressure against Russia will not only be maintained but increased. · RPP
  3. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, stated on 2026-04-12 that EU and NATO will increase pressure on Russia following a hybrid drone attack in Leipzig. · RPP
  4. The requested funds are intended to cover the procurement of air defense systems, specifically including high-tech Patriot PAC-3 missiles. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. Ursula von der Leyen announced that the request involves several billion euros. · Lenta.ruRussia
  6. Ursula von der Leyen stated that EU member states are currently reviewing the request and that the process is progressing correctly. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. Ursula von der Leyen stated on 2026-04-12 that the drone attack in Leipzig marks a new escalation on EU soil directly attributable to Russia. · RPP
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