Once again we wake up to the news of horrible atrocities by Russia through its aerial attacks on Ukraine. Russia must pay for the destruction it has caused. And we are using the proceeds from the immobilised Russian assets to make sure it does.

It takes a special courage to fly towards the flames so that others can be safe. As we continue to battle these fires side by side, Europe grieves with Greece and Denmark.

My thoughts are with the friends and families of the Greek and Danish wildfire pilots who tragically died earlier today in a collision with another helicopter while on duty in Greece. I wish a full recovery to those injured.

I received letters from several leaders and I welcome the call for an extraordinary videoconference to take stock of what has happened. Fighting illegal migration requires solidarity and a united European response.

We must remain vigilant at every critical entry point and maintain close coordination between all authorities. At the same time, we need a lessons learned process to improve our European resilience. The Commission has offered support to Spain from the first moment.

I held a conference call with Commissioners @magnusbrunner.bsky.social and Dubravka Šuica for an update on the situation in Ceuta. The good news is that the vast majority of those who arrived illegally have returned to Morocco, due to the effective work of Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement.

The images coming from Ceuta are unacceptable. We cannot allow anyone to come to our Union without abiding by our rules. Dangerous crossings must stop immediately. Smuggling networks must be dismantled. And returns must be swift, as our rules allow.

Our support and our solidarity with Ukraine does not waver. With this disbursement, we reach over €220 billion of European support for Ukraine. We will continue for as long as it takes.

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 6d ago

With this disbursement, we are helping Ukraine protect its skies and defend its people. At the same time, we are combining Europe's industrial scale with Ukraine's unmatched innovation. Our drone deal is taking shape. link.europa.eu/XjWjvH

This is what solidarity looks like. Thank you!

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · last wk.

From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the brave 🇵🇹 🇨🇿 🇮🇹 🇬🇷 🇸🇪 🇭🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇰 🇹🇷 teams deployed to France and Spain to fight the blaze. This is solidarity at its best, from the EU and beyond. The courage and dedication of these firefighters is a reminder that when we stand together, we are stronger.

Copernicus también está proporcionando mapeos de emergencia para apoyar la respuesta en ambos países. 
Mis pensamientos están con los bomberos que con valentía luchan contra las llamas y con todas y todos los evacuados.

Europa está junto a Francia y España frente a los devastadores incendios que las asolan.
 5 aviones y 2 helicópteros de la flota rescEU están ahora desplegados en Francia.
 Y 4 aviones llegan a España hoy.

Copernicus fournit également des cartes d'urgence pour appuyer les opérations dans les deux pays.
 Mes pensées vont aux pompiers qui luttent courageusement contre les flammes et à toutes celles et ceux qui ont dû être évacués.

L'Europe se tient aux côtés de la France et de l'Espagne face aux incendies dévastateurs qui les frappent.
 5 avions et 2 hélicoptères de la flotte rescEU sont désormais déployés en France.
 Et 4 avions arrivent aujourd'hui en Espagne.

Europe stands in full solidarity with Latvia and Ukraine. Russia is losing the war it started, and is increasingly targeting civilians in a desperate attempt to crush Ukraine’s spirit. But Ukraine’s spirit is unbreakable. And so is Europe’s resolve to support Ukraine’s defence.

I want to offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of Russia’s latest attacks in the Kyiv region and in Sloviansk. During the strikes, Russia has also destroyed Latvia’s Honorary Consulate. Once again proving its complete disregard for diplomacy.

United, we continue to stand with Ukraine and increase the pressure on Russia.

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 2w ago

I welcome the agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. At a time when Ukraine has built military momentum, our sanctions continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort. We’re adding 32 more Russian banks to our transaction ban list.

With homegrown energy and innovation driving growth. And with our continued support for Ukraine. We also discussed the protection of children online - A European priority on which France has taken important steps this week.

Good meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris tonight. We discussed concrete ways ahead to ensure a truly European competitiveness and independence - from our common budget to joint industrial projects

Delighted to meet María Ángela Holguín. I welcome her active engagement, alongside António Guterres, to resolve the Cyprus issue within the UN framework and in line with EU principles, values and legislation. @ec.europa.eu will support this effort with all the assistance and tools at our disposal.

Starting shortly - Executive Vice-President @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social will present today's College readout and the Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights. Follow on EBS ▶️ link.europa.eu/bfTfgm

Congratulations, dear @andyburnham.bsky.social, on your confirmation as Prime Minister. I look forward to working with you to strengthen the EU-UK partnership. For the security of our shared continent. And the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel.

¡Enhorabuena, España! The World Cup is coming to Europe! ⚽️🇪🇸🇪🇺

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 2w ago

¡Campeones! ¡Muchas felicidades, España! Hoy Europa celebra con vosotros 🇪🇸🇪🇺

Today, while President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu was speaking with journalists during our visit to Kyiv, the missile alarms went off and we had to rush to a shelter. This is what Ukrainian people experience daily because of Putin’s war. Their resolve does not wane and neither does our support.

Good news from Kyiv following the meeting between Presidents @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and Zelenskyy. We launch: ☑️ A Defence Industrial Partnership to better integrate our defence industries ☑️ A Drone Deal bringing together Europe's industrial capacity and Ukraine's drone expertise

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu is in Kyiv. She will receive from President Zelenskyy the Order of Europe, which honours outstanding personal merit in helping Ukraine defend its independence and the security of all of Europe.

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 3w ago

Just arrived in Kyiv for my 11th visit to Ukraine in wartime. It’s a special moment. Ukraine has built a strong military momentum. The tide is turning. I will announce new initiatives to integrate our defence industries. So we can produce more, and faster.

Bonne fête, chers amis français 🇫🇷

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 3w ago

Aujourd’hui sur les Champs-Élysées, nous célébrons la liberté, héritage chéri de la France. Nous le savons ; il n’y pas de liberté sans défense. Pas de paix durable sans force de la préserver. Je remercie la France pour son engagement.

President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu will be in Ukraine tomorrow following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris. The tide is turning in Ukraine’s favour. Today we opened another accession cluster and yesterday, the UK joined our €90bn Ukraine Support Loan. We stand with 🇺🇦

We stand together with 🇺🇦

Ursula von der Leyen@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 3w ago

🇪🇺 🇬🇧 Signed! The agreement that paves the way for the UK to join our €90 billion Ukraine Loan. This will give Ukraine access to a wider range of defence suppliers. So they can get what they need on the battlefield. Together, we are supporting Ukraine's brave resistance. link.europa.eu/hhgpCG

Me entristecen las noticias que llegan de Almería y de otras regiones de España. Nuestros pensamientos están con las víctimas de estos incendios forestales y con sus familias.

Türkiye has been an important partner in addressing the crises in the Middle East and supporting efforts for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. We must also seize the renewed momentum to advance a settlement of the Cyprus issue through the UN-led process.