EU Commission Chief Discusses Reforms, Energy, and Drones with New Ukrainian Prime Minister

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a productive phone call with the newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister S. Koreckiy, emphasizing continued close cooperation on reforms vital for Ukraine's European Union accession process. The conversation highlighted the shared commitment to accelerating Ukraine's path toward EU membership.

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Very good phone call with S. Koreckiy. We will continue to cooperate closely on reforms that will accelerate Ukraine's accession to the EU.

During the call, von der Leyen noted that an agreement on drone production would enable the EU to leverage its industrial capacity. This initiative aims to facilitate the rapid and large-scale manufacturing of advanced defense equipment for Ukraine. The discussion also addressed crucial preparations for the upcoming winter, focusing on the nation's critical energy infrastructure. Von der Leyen assured Koreckiy of the EU's full support in these efforts, including assistance in improving the management of Ukraine's energy sector.

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The agreement on drones will allow us to leverage the EU's industrial potential to produce the most innovative defense equipment for Ukraine quickly and at scale.

Koreckiy's appointment as Prime Minister was confirmed by the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, on Thursday, following a proposal by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This leadership change signals a renewed focus on domestic governance and international partnerships as Ukraine navigates ongoing challenges and pursues its strategic goals.

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We also discussed winter preparations and critical energy infrastructure. You can count on our full support, including your efforts to improve the governance of the energy sector.