European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described as “horrific” what she saw during her visit to the Ukrainian city of Bukha and reiterated her “admiration” for the Ukrainians fighting the Russian invasion. “There are no words for the horror I have seen in Bucha, the ugly face of Putin’s army terrorizing the people,” von der Layen said during a Stand Up For Ukraine global event in the Polish capital, Warsaw. on Saturday. So much admiration for our brave Ukrainian friends who are fighting against it. “They are fighting our war.” “It is our struggle in which they find themselves, because not only is Ukraine fighting for its sovereignty and integrity, but it is also fighting for the question of whether humanity will prevail or whether the result will be a disastrous catastrophe,” she said. Layen. He traveled to Kyiv on Friday with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials. Zelensky and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trinto also spoke at the “Stand Up For Ukraine” event. Zelensky praised the courage of his compatriots and reiterated his call for additional military and financial assistance. “The Russian leadership has failed to explain a fact. The fact that it is attacking the other largest country in the world, Ukraine, is greater than its courage. We are not afraid of massive rocket attacks, Russian aircraft and endless columns of tanks.” he said. “We are here today to respond to President Zelensky’s call to the international community to mobilize to support Ukrainian refugees and all Ukrainians,” Trinto said.
