Von der Leyen: this week to be crucial for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine

She made this statement on Sunday during a trilateral meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, according to Ukrinform, citing the European Commission’s press service.

The report states that during the talks, the European Commission President also raised the issue of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

"I would like also to raise the topic of Ukraine. What unites us is that we want to a just and lasting peace, and I know how much you are engaged in ending this war and I thank you for that," said von der Leyen, addressing J.D. Vance.

"What is certainly important now is that we push that things are moving forward, and I think the next week will be crucial in this regard," she added.

As reported by Ukrinform, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that on Monday, May 19, he will speak with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, after which he plans to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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