Ukraine could join the European Union before 2030 if the country continues its reforms at their current speed and quality, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters in Kyiv on Monday.

Watch live as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa wrap up the EU summit on Ukraine and defense. Read more here:

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed an $840 billion plan to build up the bloc's defense, as President Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an €800bn ($841 billion) plan to boost defences of EU nations to counter possible US disengagement following Donald Trump's decision to suspend all military aid to Ukraine.

European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is "in an era of rearmament," as Trump casts rising doubt on old alliances.

Hours after the U.S. suspended military aid for Ukraine, the European Union proposed the fund to bolster military spending and support Kyiv.

Europe is ready to "step up" on defence, the European Commission president says, after the US pauses military aid to Ukraine Ursula von der Leyen says Europe is in an "era of rearmament" as she outlined plans to mobilise close to 800bn euros of defence spending US Vice-President JD Vance says the door is open for Ukraine to return to negotiations if Zelensky "is willing to seriously talk peace" The move amounts to the blocking of a major artery keeping Ukraine alive,

The Ukrainian president says last week's fiery Oval Office meeting "did not go the way it was supposed to", adding Kyiv is ready to sign a minerals deal.

Ukraine is "ready to come to the negotiating table" and he is "ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership", Zelensky says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says Europe is ready to "step up" on defence,

We've just heard from the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who described the summit of the leaders as a "good and frank discussion". She says they discussed the need for comprehensive security guarantees,

The fourth year of the conflict with Russia could be pivotal as Trump uses his return to office to press for peace.

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada are in Ukraine’s capital to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. The visitors, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and