EU has 'special responsibility' towards Ukraine, says von der Leyen

I believe the European Union has a special responsibility," von der Leyen said at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London. "Ukrainians tell us that when they imagine their future, they see Europe's flag flying over their cities. And I have no doubt that Ukraine will be part of our union."

The European Union has a "special responsibility" towards Ukraine in the long term, the European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, as she outlined investment plans for the country.

"This is for Ukraine's immediate needs. But let's talk about the future. I believe the European Union has a special responsibility," von der Leyen said at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.

"Ukrainians tell us that when they imagine their future, they see Europe's flag flying over their cities. And I have no doubt that Ukraine will be part of our union."

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