Live: EU chief von der Leyen arrives in Ukraine to mark four years since Russian invasion

24/02/2026 03:47 France 24

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost, cities and infrastructure remain devastated, and Kyiv faces the monumental task of post-war reconstruction while the frontline impasse continues. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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