Ursula Von Der Leyen: Russia Is Losing The War

• 20.08.2026, 13:01

The President of the European Commission identified the most urgent priority.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen responded to yet another massive shelling of Ukraine by Russia.

She wrote about this on X.

According to von der Leyen, Russia is losing the war it started.

“And it is taking revenge by striking the civilian population and civilian infrastructure,” she noted.

“We are working with member states and our partners to support Ukraine’s missile defense capabilities. So that Ukraine has the means to prevent civilian casualties,” the President of the European Commission stated.

According to her, this is the most urgent priority.