The European Commission president has pitched herself as the answer to the question: ‘who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) for Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv on Friday, saying it was needed to defend the country against Russian attacks and help it get through the winter.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Sept. 20 to discuss Ukraine's energy needs ahead of the coming winter.

BRUSSELS — When Ursula von der Leyen unveiled her team for the next European Commission, she simultaneously silenced the doubters about who was really in charge in Brussels.

The EU will grant a loan of up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion)to Ukraine to help the country stuck in a grinding war with Russia, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday.

The European Commission will provide Ukraine with a loan of up to EUR 35 billion as part of the G7 pledge.The President of the European Commission, Ursula von

Teresa Ribera, Spain's climate expert, is set to become the EU's second most powerful woman in Ursula von der Leyen's new College of Commissioners.

Ursula von der Leyen said the EU "will help Ukraine in its brave efforts" and that would include winter preparations, EU accession and progress on G7 loans. DW has more.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled Tuesday the 26 names of her picks for the new commission that will govern the European Union for the next five years.

President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that the visit of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to Ukraine contributed to support for our country. — Ukrinform.