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Ursula von der Leyen has spelled out the main options to support Ukraine.

Video. Von der Leyen urges EU countries to plug €135 billion gap for Ukraine

Updated: 17/11/2025 - 19:14 GMT+1

Von der Leyen sends a letter to member states calling for a fast agreement on how to fund Ukraine's enormous €135 billion budget hole for next year and 2027. EU leaders will meet for a make-or-break summit in December.

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