According to her, the leaders held a "good and candid discussion," focusing on issues essential for strengthening Ukraine as a robust state.
She emphasized that Ukraine requires comprehensive security guarantees capable of ensuring stability in both the economic and military domains.
Furthermore, von der Leyen noted that "we need to rearm Europe," and the European Commission will propose a plan regarding this at the European Council meeting on March 6.
Additionally, she stated that it is crucial to increase defense investments over the long term, underscoring that this is a vital condition for ensuring the security of the European Union. She pointed out that "in the geostrategic environment we live in, we need to prepare for the worst, which means strengthening our defense."