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.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said she would support US President Donald Trump's initiative for Ukraine if it delivered a lasting peace with security guarantees that included a US backstop.

Ursula von der Leyen announced that Ukraine could join the EU before 2030 if it meets certain criteria. Amid rising tensions, Trump has sided with Russia, complicating Ukraine's EU accession, which faces legal hurdles.

Europe's Socialists and Democrats group rejects any change to supply chain due diligence rules, according to a letter to the European Commission president.

World leaders gathered to show support for Ukraine with Washington wavering on backing the government in Kyiv.

"Europe is here to strengthen Ukraine in this critical moment. I can announce that a new 3.5 billion euros ($3.7 billion) payment for Ukraine will arrive already in March," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European Union will allocate 3.5 billion euros to Ukraine in March and will increase support for energy security. In addition, the EU will continue to supply Ukraine with weapons and ammunition,

Europe is here to strengthen Ukraine at this critical moment. I can announce that a new payment of $3.7 billion will arrive in March,” Ursula von der Leyen said in Kyiv at an international summit supporting Ukraine.

Ukraine will receive a new €3.5 billion disbursement from the EU in March, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said as she arrived for the International Summit on the Support of Ukraine in Kyiv.