PoliticsWhat to expect on Ukraine in the EU’s annual roundup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will give the EU’s annual State of the Union speech on Sept. 16, with Ukraine expected to feature prominently. Likely themes include returning Ukrainian children taken by Russia, drone cooperation, Patriot missiles, defense funding, EU integration, new sanctions on Moscow, and support for Ukraine’s winter energy and Black Sea challenges.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-15 12:08Original