PoliticsZelenskyy-von der Leyen meeting confirms Ukraine must reform to unlock more money

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pressed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advance reforms during a tense meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. EU funding is tied to measures on the rule of law, the economy and eventual membership, while Kyiv criticized the removal of sanctions on two Russian oligarchs. Brussels is increasingly frustrated by delays, including a minority-protection law.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-23 08:44Original