European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she would support US President Donald Trump's initiative for Ukraine if it delivered a lasting peace with security guarantees that included a US backstop.

Ukraine could join the European Union before 2030 if the country continues its reforms at their current speed and quality, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Kyiv on Monday.

Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv by train on Monday morning to mark the third anniversary of the start of Russia's war against Ukraine and as Donald Trump's big push for negotiations rattles European allies,

There’s a reason Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have chosen to relegate Europe to the children’s table over Ukrainian peace talks.

World leaders gathered to show support for Ukraine with Washington wavering on backing the government in Kyiv.

Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms the EU’s commitment to Ukraine, providing €134 billion in aid and accelerating arms deliveries. She emphasizes Ukraine’s sovereignty as a global priority, pledging economic,

Europe is here to strengthen Ukraine at this critical moment. I can announce that a new payment of $3.7 billion will arrive in March,” Ursula von der Leyen said in Kyiv at an international summit supporting Ukraine.

The European Union is to disburse an aid payment for Ukraine worth €3.5 billion ($3.7 billion) in March rather than later this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Kiev.