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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed sorrow over Russia's attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and extended her condolences to the families of those killed and the Ukrainian people.

Addressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, von der Leyen said, "I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Russia's senseless and indiscriminate attack on Dnipro." Von der Leyen offered her condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to the people of Ukraine.

Emphasizing that they must do everything possible alongside their allies to increase pressure on the aggressor, von der Leyen stated, "That is why strengthening our support for Ukraine will be high on my agenda in Montreal."

Von der Leyen also announced that the following day, the European Commission would present a proposal to allocate the remaining 45 billion euros under the Ukraine Support Loan to defense needs and budgetary support for 2027.