Von der Leyen and Rutte pledge continued Ukraine support amid Russian intimidation

Politico · first seen 03.09.2026

EU and NATO chiefs reaffirmed their support for Ukraine following a thwarted attack on a German airport linked to Russia.

EU and NATO chiefs pledged continued support for Ukraine.
A thwarted attack on a German airport sending aid to Kyiv was attributed to Russia.

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Politico — Von der Leyen, Rutte say Russian ‘intimidation will not work’ to stop Ukraine aid

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