EU Deepens Ukraine Defense Pact | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Ursula von der Leyen’s eleventh trip to Kyiv coincides with Ukraine’s Statehood Day, reinforcing the EU’s ironclad support for Ukraine’s sovereignty amid Russia’s invasion. She unveiled new defense industry integration plans to boost Ukraine’s air defenses ahead of winter, signaling a deeper, strategic alliance. As the war enters its fourth brutal year — displacing millions and leveling cities — Ukraine’s resilience shines, with recent strikes inside Russia disrupting supply lines and shifting battlefield perceptions. Southeastern European leaders convened in Kyiv to bolster Black Sea…