Rome, Aug. 7 (LaPresse) – EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported that she had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and called for Europe to play an “active” role in achieving a “just and lasting” peace. "I spoke with Zelensky about the developments of the last few days. We discussed the next steps towards a negotiated peace agreement and Ukraine's future membership of the European Union, as well as its reconstruction. Europe's position is clear. We fully support Ukraine. We will continue to play an active role in ensuring a just and lasting peace," von der Leyen wrote on X.
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